brought 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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brought down

The policy shift temporarily brought down long-term yields, which had recently reached a 19-year high of 5.337% for the 30-year yield.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

It has also brought down West Coast jet fuel prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

The quake caused power outages, damaged roads, brought down part of a castle wall, and destroyed a footbridge.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Cruyff went on a mazy run and was brought down by Uli Hoeness; Johan Neeskens converted from the spot.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

"Ravens are brought down ..." A spasm of pain took him, and his fingers clutched hers hard.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin