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Idiom: Cry Down

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Publicly to forbid or suppress (something).

To condemn, disparage.

to cry until it is tired.

Example Sentences

1
They tried to cry down his efforts, but he still succeeded.
2
The critics attempted to cry down his latest movie, but the audience loved it.
3
He refused to cry down his opponent during the debate and instead focused on the facts.
4
He became the target of the media who tried to cry down his reputation.
5
Despite the negativity, she refused to cry down her dreams and pursued them with determination.

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