What's Another Word for Talk Down?

condescension Add to list Share. Condescension is an insulting way of talking to other people, as if they were stupid or ignorant. Condescension is rude and patronizing.

What is it called when you talk down on yourself?

A soliloquy is a speech spoken to no one but oneself, even if other people are around. ... Soliloquies are typically used to let the audience hear a character's inner thoughts. In terms of theater, a soliloquy is different from a monologue, which is also a long speech, but is part of a conversation with someone else.

What does talking down mean in slang?

: to speak in a condescending or oversimplified fashion. transitive verb. : to disparage or belittle by talking.