bring down
verb
Simple meaning
To make lose their position of power.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɹɪŋˈdaʊn
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
transitive
To make (a ruler or government) lose their position of power.
transitive
To make (something, especially something flying) fall to the ground, usually by firing a weapon of some kind.
transitive
To make (someone) feel bad emotionally.
Cut down on; make a reduction in
To cause to fall down, e.g. in an accident.
transitive
To take (someone) to prison.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To make (a ruler or government) lose their position of power.
Used this way, bring down is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It turns up most in government or politics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Government/politics
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