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smackdown
[ smak-doun ]
noun
- a severe rebuke or criticism:
his amazing smackdown of the protesters.
- a humbling defeat.
- a confrontation, contest, or fight, as between wrestlers or other competitors.
smackdown
/ ˈsmækˌdaʊn /
noun
- NEW.FOR.DICT.COM a wrestling bout
- NEW.FOR.DICT.COM any intensely fought contest
- NEW.FOR.DICT.COM a decisive blow
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Word History and Origins
Origin of smackdown1
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Example Sentences
George Will went and blamed the victims—and Twitter responded with a round smackdown.
I happen to be of his godless camp, but I found this smackdown gratuitous and rude.
But in 2013, Obama was fresh off his re-election victory and we saw “Smackdown II.”
A SUZE SMACKDOWN The frustration, these days, all comes back to the Approved Card.
For a final test in the smackdown, I choose the far less threatening Breathe Owl Breathe.
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