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LET DOWN Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the phrase let down. (exact relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the phrase let down. (close relations)
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disappoint
verbv
verb

• fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

abandon
verbv
noun

• the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

• a feeling of extreme emotional intensity

verb

• forsake, leave behind

• give up with the intent of never claiming again

• leave behind empty; move out of

• stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims

• leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

betray
verbv
verb

• reveal unintentionally

• deliver to an enemy by treachery

• disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake

• be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage

• give away information about somebody

• cause someone to believe an untruth

deceive
verbv
verb

• be false to; be dishonest with

• cause someone to believe an untruth

desert
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (usually plural) a person's deservingness of or entitlement to reward or punishment

• arid land with little or no vegetation

verb

• leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

• desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army

• leave behind

fail
verb, nounv, n
verb

• fail to do something; leave something undone

• be unsuccessful

• disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake

• stop operating or functioning

• be unable

• judge unacceptable

• fail to get a passing grade

• fall short in what is expected

• become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close

• prove insufficient

• deteriorate

forsake
verbv
verb

• leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

frustrate
verbv
verb

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• treat cruelly

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

bring down
verbv
verb

• move something or somebody to a lower position

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• impose something unpleasant

• cause to come to the ground

• cause to be enthusiastic

• cut down on; make a reduction in

get down
verbv
verb

• lower (one's body) as by kneeling

• move something or somebody to a lower position

• alight from (a horse)

• pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

• put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

take down
verbv
verb

• move something or somebody to a lower position

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• tear down so as to make flat with the ground

• make a written note of

Best Hypernyms For LET DOWN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for let down, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (26)
frustrate baffle betray bilk chagrin cross deceive deflate disappoint discomfit disconcert discourage dishearten disillusion dismay dispirit displace fail foil mortify move sadden scotch spoil thwart upset

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