BRING DOWN Synonyms
There are 23 hypernyms of the phrase bring down. (close relations)
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lower | verbv | |||||||
adjective • the bottom one of two noun • the lower of two berths verb • look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval • move something or somebody to a lower position • set lower • make lower or quieter • cause to drop or sink | ||||||||
reduce | verbv | |||||||
verb • cut down on; make a reduction in • make less complex • bring to humbler or weaker state or condition • simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another • lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation • be the essential element • reduce in size; reduce physically • lessen and make more modest • make smaller • to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons • narrow or limit • put down by force or intimidation • undergo meiosis • reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site • destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements • be cooked until very little liquid is left • cook until very little liquid is left • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • take off weight | ||||||||
decline | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • change toward something smaller or lower • a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • a downward slope or bend verb • grow worse • not accept as true • show unwillingness towards • grow smaller • go down • fall in value • inflect for number, gender, case, etc. | ||||||||
decrease | verbv | |||||||
noun • a change downward • a process of becoming smaller or shorter • the amount by which something decreases • the act of decreasing or reducing something verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • make become smaller | ||||||||
deflate | verbv | |||||||
verb • collapse by releasing contained air or gas • release contained air or gas from • reduce or lessen the size or importance of • produce deflation in • reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices • become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air | ||||||||
diminish | verbv | |||||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
impair | verbv | |||||||
verb • make worse or less effective • make imperfect | ||||||||
lessen | verbv | |||||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • make become smaller • wear off or die down | ||||||||
undermine | verbv | |||||||
verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations • hollow out as if making a cave or opening | ||||||||
weaken | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect | ||||||||
cut | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument • fashioned or shaped by cutting • made neat and tidy by trimming • (used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine • (of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit noun • a share of the profits • (film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next • a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation • a step on some scale • a wound made by cutting • a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass • a remark capable of wounding mentally • a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc • the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage • the style in which a garment is cut • a canal made by erosion or excavation • a refusal to recognize someone you know • in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball • (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball • the division of a deck of cards before dealing • the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge • the act of cutting something into parts • the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends • the act of reducing the amount or number • an unexcused absence from class adjective satellite • with parts removed • (of a male animal) having the testicles removed • (used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply • mixed with water verb • separate with or as if with an instrument • cut down on; make a reduction in • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • make an incision or separation • discharge from a group • form by probing, penetrating, or digging • style and tailor in a certain fashion • hit (a ball) with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction • make out and issue • cut and assemble the components of • intentionally fail to attend • be able to manage or manage successfully • give the appearance or impression of • move (one's fist) • pass directly and often in haste • pass through or across • make an abrupt change of image or sound • stop filming • make a recording of • record a performance on (a medium) • create by duplicating data • form or shape by cutting or incising • perform or carry out • function as a cutting instrument • allow incision or separation • divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult • cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch • reap or harvest • fell by sawing; hew • penetrate injuriously • refuse to acknowledge • shorten as if by severing the edges or ends of • weed out unwanted or unnecessary things • dissolve by breaking down the fat of • have a reducing effect • cease, stop • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • have grow through the gums • grow through the gums • cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses) | ||||||||
impose | verbv | |||||||
verb • compel to behave in a certain way • impose something unpleasant • impose and collect | ||||||||
inflict | verbv | |||||||
verb • impose something unpleasant | ||||||||
land | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991) • the land on which real estate is located • material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) • territory over which rule or control is exercised • the solid part of the earth's surface • the territory occupied by a nation • a domain in which something is dominant • extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use • the people who live in a nation or country • a politically organized body of people under a single government • agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life verb • reach or come to rest • cause to come to the ground • bring into a different state • bring ashore • deliver (a blow) • arrive on shore • shoot at and force to come down | ||||||||
overthrow | verbv | |||||||
noun • the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) • the act of disturbing the mind or body verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • rule against | ||||||||
overturn | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of upsetting something • an improbable and unexpected victory verb • turn from an upright or normal position • cause to overturn from an upright or normal position • rule against • cause the downfall of; of rulers • cancel officially • change radically | ||||||||
subvert | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • destroy property or hinder normal operations • to raze to the ground, also figuratively | ||||||||
trim | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of arrangement or appearance • a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment • attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation • cutting down to the desired size or shape adjective satellite • thin and fit • characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder • neat and smart in appearance • severely simple in line or design verb • remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size • decorate, as with ornaments • cut down on; make a reduction in • balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces • be in equilibrium during a flight • decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods • cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of • cut closely • adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used | ||||||||
visit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time • a meeting arranged by the visitor to see someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) for treatment or advice • the act of visiting in an official capacity (as for an inspection) • the act of going to see some person in a professional capacity • a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest) verb • go to see a place, as for entertainment • go to certain places as for sightseeing • pay a brief visit • come to see in an official or professional capacity • impose something unpleasant • talk socially without exchanging too much information • stay with as a guest • assail | ||||||||
cut back | verbv | |||||||
verb • return in time • cut down on; make a reduction in • cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of • place restrictions on | ||||||||