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live down

The correct spelling is live down.

How to pronounce live down

verb

Say it like: Liv-e d-own

The correct spelling is live down. To live so as to subdue or refute. For example: "to live down slander"

Usage Examples

to live down slander

He has never been able to live down his electoral defeat.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To live so as to subdue or refute.
  2. 2.To get used to something shameful.

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