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bring down

The correct spelling is bring down.

How to pronounce bring down

verb

Say it like: Bri-ng -dow-n

The correct spelling is bring down. To make a ruler lose their position of power. For example: "The rebel forces are trying to bring down the president and his government."

Usage Examples

The rebel forces are trying to bring down the president and his government.

The latest budget reforms are intended to bring down the level of inflation.

For survival off-the-grid, one should have a gun that can bring down most animals without damaging their meat.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make a ruler lose their position of power.
  2. 2.To reduce.
  3. 3.To humble.
  4. 4.To make something, especially something flying, fall to the ground, usually by firing a weapon of some kind.
  5. 5.To cause an opponent to fall after a tackle.

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