ran down

VERB

ridicule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

knock

WEAK

belittle criticize decry defame denigrate depreciate derogate detract diminish disparage dispraise downcry make fun of opprobriate revile speak ill of vilify

Antonyms

WEAK

praise

Example Sentences

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Evelyn ran down from her seat two rows up, dropped to the ground and attempted to secure the ball in front of her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

"We believe the suspects turned right after leaving the house and then ran down an alleyway beside the next-door property," Insp Dalzell said.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

The officer ran down other departments I might end up in: Prosecutions, Removal Coordination Unit, or Detention.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Wilson ran down a corridor exiting the station on Kettner Boulevard when he ran into Gold, who was jogging toward the sound of shots.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025

I ran down to the kraals as fast as my legs could carry me.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm