putdown

/ˈpʊtˌdaʊn/
noun
  1. A critical or insulting remark intended to make someone feel foolish or inferior.
    • He responded to the putdown with a calm smile, refusing to be upset.
    • Her comment about his cooking was a cruel putdown.
    • The comedian's routine was full of clever putdowns aimed at the audience.
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