Put down and Rate

Put down

Put down verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Rate and put down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rate" instead a verb "Put down".

Rate

Rate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: a tyrannical father who usually spent most of dinnertime rating his children on their alleged multitude of failings

Put down and rate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Put down" instead a verb "Rate".

Nearby Words: rated, rateable, rater

Mutual synonyms

Both terms in one sentence

  • Awesomeness by Analysis Andore isn't given to thinking beyond the present, but he's a first-rate improv duelist, able to put down any opposing comebacks in one turn and with very few cards.
  • The story has an even progression rate, well-written and accurate characters along with good descriptions that makes it hard to put down.
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