to flatten sb (in an argument)

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• flatten — [[t]flæ̱t(ə)n[/t]] flattens, flattening, flattened 1) V ERG If you flatten something or if it flattens, it becomes flat or flatter. [V n] He carefully flattened the wrappers and put them between the leaves of his book... The dog s ears flattened… …   English dictionary

• flatten — flat|ten [ flætn ] verb 1. ) flatten or flatten out intransitive or transitive if something flattens or you flatten it, it becomes flat or flatter: This exercise helps to flatten a flabby stomach. A longer pile carpet will flatten over time. 2. ) …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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• flatten — flat|ten [ˈflætn] v 1.) also flatten out [I and T] to make something flat or flatter, or to become flat or flatter ▪ Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough. ▪ The land flattened out as we neared the coast. 2.) [T] to destroy a building or town by …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• flatten — verb 1 (I, T) also flatten out to make something flat or flatter or to become flat or flatter: Noah flattened the cardboard boxes before throwing them away. | The land flattened out as we neared the coast. 2 (T) to destroy a building or town by… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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