putting down

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write into record v.
subdue v.
comment negatively v.

VERB

write into record

Synonyms

STRONGEST

set down write down

WEAK

enter inscribe jot down log record take down transcribe

Antonyms

WEAK

boost build up compliment erase extract flatter praise

VERB

subdue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crush quash quell repress stamp out suppress

WEAK

annihilate defeat dismiss extinguish reject silence squash

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow encourage let go permit release

WEAK

boost build up compliment erase extract flatter praise

VERB

comment negatively

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crush run down

WEAK

belittle condemn decry deflate derogate discount dismiss disparage downcry humiliate minimize mortify opprobriate reject shame slight snub write off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

praise

WEAK

boost build up compliment erase extract flatter

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putting down

A machine that was good for more than just putting down the fish and ruining lakeside wedding videos?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

I think you’ve likened it to putting down a dog.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026

The couple have already started putting down roots in north east Wales, volunteering at the Wrexham Miners Project and supporting the children's hospice Hope House.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Let’s say you’re putting down a $2 million deposit on real estate in Zurich.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026

“I suppose so,” he said, putting down his fork.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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