Meaning
To place an object on a surface; or to insult someone.
Example Sentence
"Put down the gun! / He always puts me down in front of others."
Synonyms
place down
insult
humiliate
belittle
Usage Note
This phrasal verb is separable. When using a noun object, it can go between the verb and particle or after the particle. When using a pronoun object, it must go between the verb and particle (e.g., "turn it off" not "turn off it").