English / phrasal verb
talk down to
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To speak to someone in a patronizing or condescending manner
In context
01
The broker tended to talk down to young renters looking for their first home.
02
A good landlord will never talk down to tenants who ask basic questions about lease conditions.
Synonyms
patronize,condescend to,demean
Antonyms
respect,treat as an equal,defer to
Collocations
talk down to tenants,constantly talk down to,talk down to someone arrogantly