running down

NOUN

detraction

Synonyms

STRONG

abuse aspersion calumny damage defamation denigration deprecation derogation disesteem disparagement harm hit hurt injury injustice innuendo insinuation knock libel lie minimization muckraking obloquy revilement ridicule scandal scandalmongering scurrility slam tale traducement vilification vituperation wrong

WEAK

backbiting backstabbing belittlement libeling maligning pejorative smear campaign traducing

Antonyms

STRONG

advantage aid approval benefit blessing commendation compliment favor flattery good help kindness praise right

WEAK

admiration adulation

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They consist of pairs of poles on each side of the road, with a strip of wire mesh strung between and running down to the ground on either side.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

In fact, tailwinds from 2025 are becoming headwinds, as energy prices climb and the K-shaped recovery starts to crumble: “Paper-rich consumers supported spending by running down savings, however this is already dissipating,’ Carroll writes.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Another woman, who had tears running down her face, said her son had spent the last four months in the facility.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The players, though, may not mind running down the play clock on some of those talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Before Ophie could say anything else, Penelope was running down the hallway toward Richard, who turned in surprise when she tugged on his jacket.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

running down

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