ran down

VERB

ridicule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

knock

WEAK

belittle criticize decry defame denigrate depreciate derogate detract diminish disparage dispraise downcry make fun of opprobriate revile speak ill of vilify

Antonyms

WEAK

praise

Example Sentences

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He ran down the pitch to the fourth ball of the innings, delivered by Nathan Smith, then tried a reverse-sweep at the next.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

"After that, Kayden got up and I think he realised what happened and he ran down to the beach."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

James ran down Anthony Black and blocked his shot off the backboard.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

In May they became the first sisters to combine to score a goal in the NWSL: Gisele ran down the wing and crossed to Alyssa, who slotted home the shot against Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

At last I heard Betsie stirring in the kitchen and ran down to join her.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom