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

Example Sentences

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"I will work co-operatively to expand energy production," he said, arguing this would bring down costs.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 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

She also promised to ramp up the production of apartments, including in single-family neighborhoods, in a bid to bring down rental costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The Meteo-France weather service said that "the arrival of a slightly cooler air mass" would bring down temperatures on Saturday night.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The pharmacist sold me blister packs of pills to soothe pain, bring down fever, and help you sleep.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman

bring down

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