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Verb
S:
(v)
lower
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take down
,
let down
,
get down
,
bring down
(move something or somebody to a lower position)
"take down the vase from the shelf"
S:
(v)
overthrow
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subvert
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overturn
,
bring down
(cause the downfall of; of rulers)
"The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class"
S:
(v)
inflict
,
bring down
,
visit
,
impose
(impose something unpleasant)
"The principal visited his rage on the students"
S:
(v)
land
,
put down
,
bring down
(cause to come to the ground)
"the pilot managed to land the airplane safely"
S:
(v)
bring down
(cause to be enthusiastic)
"Her playing brought down the house"
S:
(v)
reduce
,
cut down
,
cut back
,
trim
,
trim down
,
trim back
,
cut
,
bring down
(cut down on; make a reduction in)
"reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits"