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punch down
phrasal verb with punchverb[ T ]uk /pʌntʃ/ us /pʌntʃ/
to attack or criticize someone who is in a worse or less powerful position than you:
If a comedian punches down, they make fun of people who are less powerful or privileged.
If you're doing so much better than everyone else, why punch down?
Opposite
punch up
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