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BRING DOWN

(verb)

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There are 6 meanings of the phrase Bring Down.

Bring Down - as a verb

Move something or somebody to a lower position

Example: "Take down the vase from the shelf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get downlet downlowertake down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause the downfall of; of rulers

Example: "The czar was overthrown"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overthrowoverturnsubvert
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depose
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Impose something unpleasant

Example: "The principal visited his rage on the students"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imposeinflictvisit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicateintercommunicate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to come to the ground

Example: "The pilot managed to land the airplane safely"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
land

Cause to be enthusiastic

Example: "Her playing brought down the house"

Cut down on; make a reduction in

Example: "Reduce your daily fat intake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cutcut backcut downreducetrimtrim backtrim down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreaselessenminify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He tried to bring down the corrupt government."
"The scandal will bring down the company's reputation."
"We need to bring down the high costs of healthcare."
"The protesters united to bring down the dictator."
"The storm will bring down several power lines."
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