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

Example Sentences

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Attorney’s Office, Second District of California, with helping to bring down a ring that had targeted thousands of seniors across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Fu lived in American communities but sought to use mind control and esoteric sciences to bring down the Western empire.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The administration framed the changes as part of their effort to bring down high grocery costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

To make money and attract more customers, Fervo will have to bring down the cost of its technology.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

I make a traffic circle the eye and bring down boulevards to lead to the mouth, and Ebony giggles above me, taps her cane.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini

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