talk down

Verb
  1. Belittle through talk (synset 200866478)
    is a type of: belittle, denigrate, derogate, minimize - cause to seem less serious; play down
  2. Speak in a condescending manner, as if to a child (synset 200965047)
    "He talks down to her"
    is a type of: speak, talk - exchange thoughts; talk with
  3. Direct and control (the flight of an airplane during landing) via radio (synset 200751590)
    "the control tower talked down the plane whose pilot fell ill"
    is a type of: direct - give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction

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