bring down

VERB

reduce or hurt

Synonyms

WEAK

KO abase cut down damage drop fell floor injure knock down lay low level lower mow down murder overthrow overturn prostrate pull down shoot down slay throw down tumble undermine upset wound

Antonyms

WEAK

aid encourage help raise

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Trump said his administration was working with Congress to pass the new farm bill, and promised to bring down grocery, fuel and fertilizer costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It suggests tapping your retirement fund before age 73 to help bring down your balances, along with your RMDs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

He says GLP-1s will be free for employees next year because he thinks that will bring down overall healthcare costs for the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Sunday's match will also bring down the curtain on Mohamed Salah's Anfield career..

From BBC • May 23, 2026

I’m utterly flattened by the knowledge that one stupid moment could bring down this kind of curtain.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

bring down

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