English Dictionary

punch down

動詞

自動詞 俗語

(intransitive, slang) To attack or target a group that is weaker or of lower status than oneself.

日本語の意味

（俗語）自分より弱い、もしくは低い地位の集団を攻撃する、または標的にする

Instead of challenging power, he preferred to punch down and mock anyone less privileged.

権力に立ち向かう代わりに、彼は弱い立場の人々を攻撃し、恵まれない人を嘲笑することを好んだ。

意味（1）

(intransitive, slang) To attack or target a group that is weaker or of lower status than oneself.

The anti-vaxx movement punches down and punches hard. Its leaders tend to be men and women from wealthy backgrounds. […] They draw a large part of their audience from the poor, the poorly educated and ethnic minorities.

punches down （ present singular third-person ）

punching down （ participle present ）

punched down （ participle past ）

punched down （ past ）