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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That soothed fears the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates soon to bring down inflation, and fuelled a healthy bounce across Asia, led by Seoul.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

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.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

But in May last year she thought her world was falling apart when Dáibhin woke up with a temperature she couldn't bring down.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“Cat of the Canals is known to many. If she is seen to have done this deed, it might bring down trouble on Brusco and his daughters. It is time you had another face.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

bring down

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