bringdown 1 of 2

as in disappointment
something that disappoints meeting one's literary hero is usually a bad idea—almost inevitably it's a bringdown

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

bring down

2 of 2

verb

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bringdown
Verb
And while Ukraine brings down as many of the attacking drones as possible with its integrated air defense system, the sheer number of incoming Shaheds threatens to overwhelm them. David Hambling, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 There's this big world of Mayday and of undercover in Gilead and of trying to bring down this government in order to free these women, including Janine, and also trying to build allegiances with Serena and other people through the season. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Trump’s trade war is an attack on the globalization that’s shaped the world’s economy and helped bring down prices for products on store shelves but also caused manufacturing jobs to leave for other countries. Time, 9 Apr. 2025 Trump’s trade war is an attack on the globalization that has shaped the world economy and helped bring down prices for products on store shelves but also caused manufacturing jobs to leave for other countries. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bringdown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringdown
Noun
  • Rebuilding credibility with investors after a prolonged period of disappointment will take time.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The title is still up for grabs, but a three-horse race at the top is now down to two, with Leeds and Burnley promoted and Sheffield United having to get over their disappointment and try to go up through the play-offs.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Russia's Ministry of Defense, meanwhile, said its air defense systems shot down two Ukrainian drones overnight into Saturday.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Russia’s Ministry of Defense, meanwhile, said its air defense systems shot down two Ukrainian drones overnight into Saturday.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Marchand, new to the Panthers but quite familiar with them, was blown away.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • My 10 year old self is pretty blown away right now.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The inning ended when Kiehl took a huge lead toward home plate and was picked off trying to get back to third base.
    Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Morrison picked off six passes in his freshman season at Notre Dame, and his production in college was elite.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This still feels like gunning it off the lights, with that second gear in the 900 kicking in to keep the power delivery relentless.
    James Morris, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Earlier this year, Ohio threw its hat in the ring for the command, with the state’s lawmakers gunning for it to be placed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton.
    Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Bringdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringdown. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!