Definitions

bring down

VERB

reduce or hurt

Synonyms

WEAK

KO abase cut down damage drop fell floor injure knock down lay low level lower mow down murder overthrow overturn prostrate pull down shoot down slay throw down tumble undermine upset wound

Antonyms

WEAK

aid encourage help raise

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The decisive moment came with 20 minutes left when Diego Gomez had stuck out his leg to bring down Desire Doue.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

Domestic supply needs to increase to bring down prices, but ranchers still lack the market and policy environment to grow the herd.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The incident in question happened late in Tuesday's game as Prince Adu charged into the box before Ezri Konsa came across and appeared to bring down the midfielder.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

"We do need to bring down water bills, energy bills, rail fares, just as we've brought down bus fares in Greater Manchester to make life more affordable for people," Burnham said.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

He told her she needed to educate herself, learn the warning signs, know how to bring down her blood pressure and control her blood sugar.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

bring down

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