slap down

Verb

To browbeat or reprimand someone harshly, usually in front of other people.

Japanese Meaning

公の場で威圧的または激しく叱責する / 他人を厳しく批判して非難する

Don't slap down your junior in front of clients — correct them privately instead.

顧客の前で部下を厳しく叱責するのはやめ、代わりに個別に指導してください。

Sense（1）

To browbeat or reprimand someone harshly, usually in front of other people.

She slapped down her subordinate at the meeting.

slaps down

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slapping down

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slapped down

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slapped down

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