bring down

Meaning

Verb

  • To make a ruler lose their position of power.
  • To reduce.
  • To humble.
  • To make something, especially something flying, fall to the ground, usually by firing a weapon of some kind.
  • To cause an opponent to fall after a tackle.
  • To make someone feel bad emotionally.
  • To cause to fall down, e.g. in an accident.

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