put down在这里的含义

题目

put down在这里的含义
If the father is grouchy and curse the driver in front of him on the way to the store,kids will learn to curse and put down other people.
这里put down 是什么含义?

答案

应该是 批评、奚落、贬损 的意思.
因为受到父亲的影响 孩子也将诅咒和贬损其他人.