talk down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To negotiate a lower price.
  2. To verbally assist someone to land an aircraft.
  3. To convince a person to cease a drastic action or response, such as a suicide attempt or act of rage.
  4. To overcome by spoken argument.
  5. To comfort someone experiencing a bad trip, to help them come down.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

talk down talks down talking down talked down

Related words

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