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letting down

VERB

disappoint

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon depress disenchant disillusion dissatisfy fail fall short leave in lurch leave stranded lower pull down take down

Antonyms

WEAK

benefit satisfy

Example Sentences

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The peril for the Rams now is letting down their guard.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

After the verdict, Police Scotland apologised for how the original inquiry was handled and for letting down Emma and other victims.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2024

Police Scotland apologises for how the original inquiry was handled and for letting down Emma and his other victims.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024

MALAGA, Spain — Novak Djokovic is not ready to start letting down just yet.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023

It would have been better, cleaner, if she’d finished letting down her hair so she could get a proper bite.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny