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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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Earlier in his career, he gained fame as the fearless Mafia-busting prosecutor whose aggressive use of racketeering laws brought down New York's organized crime families.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

That pressure intensified during the war-fueled selloff, triggering a valuation reset that has brought down the multiples of the once-lofty tech leaders and made them more attractive to many investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Over the last eight years 28 chicks from the Scottish Highlands and Orkney Isles have been brought down to the Scottish border and successfully established.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Although Arizona’s rate of 8.8% is below the national average, the new federal regulations require that it be brought down to 6%.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The squire brought down, and gave Demodokos, the clear-toned harp; and centering on the minstrel magical young dancers formed a circle with a light beat, and stamp of feet.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer