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drag down

VERB
debase
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheapen demean demoralize disgrace dishonor humiliate
STRONG
abase corrupt debauch debilitate deprave devaluate devalue disable enfeeble humble lower reduce sap sink undermine weaken
WEAK
bemean cast down dump on fluff off put away put down shoot down take down take down a peg
Antonyms
STRONGEST
boost enhance esteem honor upgrade
STRONG
aid assist build up cleanse dignify enable grow help improve increase invigorate praise purify raise rise strengthen
WEAK
clean clear elevate laud value
VERB
remove
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear away dispose of eliminate eradicate erase exclude get rid of take out
STRONG
assassinate drag efface execute expunge exterminate extirpate liquidate murder obliterate purge scratch sterilize waste
WEAK
blot out do in take down wipe out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accept add include keep welcome
STRONG
bear build construct create preserve save
WEAK
fix give birth place plant remain sow stay
VERB
sadden
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dishearten dispirit grieve
STRONG
dash deject deplore desolate distress down oppress press
WEAK
break one's heart bring one down bum out cast down dampen spirits make blue put a damper on put into a funk throw cold water on turn one off weigh down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
encourage hearten inspirit
STRONG
aid assist delight help
WEAK
cheer gladden make happy

Example Sentences

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The drop in revenue appeared to drag down the stock even as adjusted earnings came in ahead of Wall Street’s estimates.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Growing fears about a wave of credit defaults might drag down prices across the whole market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The dilemma for the Fed is that an energy shock can simultaneously push prices higher and drag down economic growth by squeezing household budgets and raising costs for businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

A stronger-than-expected PPI would likely lower the chances of the Fed’s next rate cut and drag down stocks, he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The two zeroes drag down the two A’s.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann