For example, a neurosurgeon describing an arterio-venous malformation as a “screwed-up circulation”, or a psychologist telling his patient “that’s your stuff...deal with it”. Because the professionals are so accomplished, it’s within their providence to speak like this. What’s a succinct word or phrase I’m looking for??
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1Hello, Bill. This is a single word request. It's not an exact match for alternative expression for belittlement, or confusion between 'disparage', 'belittle', 'denigrate', 'deprecate' and 'depreciate', but I hope mere repeats of these answers aren't given. They don't mandate the 'by a highly educated, accomplished individual' requirement, which is what makes this not a dupe. – Edwin Ashworth Apr 26 '23 at 13:39
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1Is it dumbing down? – Yosef Baskin Apr 26 '23 at 14:00
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1It's a type of bathos but I don't imagine there's a word that fully meets your desires. – Stuart F Apr 26 '23 at 14:10
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1I don't think what you say is right. They are just using colloquial language. Although I doubt a psychologist would say that to a patient. – Lambie Apr 26 '23 at 15:21
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The irony being that this "dumbing down" is unnecessary, and/or because it is 'sardonic' given the context? – Joachim Apr 26 '23 at 16:26
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Sometimes this is a euphemism, but it can also be an attempt at sarcasm. They could use technical language, but colloquial language has more emotional content. – Barmar Apr 26 '23 at 17:33