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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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With encouragement from Kincaid, Lee, 49, began by planting small sages that would grow quickly and help prevent erosion, since water, mulch and rain often ran down the hillside to the sidewalk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Germany, in common with much of Europe, ran down its armed forces to less than half their former strength.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

James ran down Anthony Black and blocked his shot off the backboard.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Razi made his way out of the building and ran down to the beach again.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook