What is another word for be brought down?

Pronunciation: [biː bɹˈɔːt dˈa͡ʊn] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the phrase "be brought down" depending on the context in which the phrase is used. If the phrase means to be defeated or undermined, synonyms include, "overthrown," "eliminated," "destroyed," "deflated," and "vanquished." If the phrase means to lower or reduce, synonyms include "decrease," "diminish," "lessen," "repress," and "subdue." If the phrase means to humiliate or shame, synonyms include "embarrass," "demean," "disgrace," "belittle," and "ridicule." Understanding the precise meaning of the phrase in context is essential to choose the most appropriate synonym.

What are the hypernyms for Be brought down?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Be brought down

  • The government can only be brought down because it alienates several parties in the House.
    Stephen Harper
  • I was determined that no British government should be brought down by the action of two tarts.
    Harold MacMillan
  • If unemployment could be brought down to say 2 percent at the cost of an assured steady rate of inflation of 10 percent per year, or even 20 percent, this would be a good bargain.
    William Vickrey
  • Power is mostly the illusion of power. The Pentagon demanded we destroy our publications. We kept publishing. Clinton denounced us and said we were an attack on the entire "international community". We kept publishing. I was put in prison and under house arrest. We kept publishing. We went head to head with the NSA getting Edward Snowden out of Hong Kong, we won and got him asylum. Clinton tried to destroy us and was herself destroyed. Elephants, it seems, can be brought down with string. Perhaps there are no elephants.
    Julian Assange

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