BRINGDOWN Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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ˈbriŋ-ˌdau̇n

Definition of bringdown

as in disappointment

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

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Angie Nixon, Democratic nominee Nixon’s plan to bring down healthcare costs is Medicare for All — one public plan covering every American with no premiums, deductibles or copays. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Husted's bill would not take full effect for two years and would not bring down electricity prices before the midterms. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026 From beef to diesel, White House efforts to bring down prices — the top concern among midterm voters — have failed so far to pan out. — Riley Beggin, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2026 Eventually, the thought experiment has it, such a system would bring down the global grid and cause massive destruction, all for the simple and unadorned task of maximizing paper clip production. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bringdown

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Noun

To rely on him on a day-to-day basis is to live under conditions of constant disappointment.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
The trading disappointment comes after CEO Brian Moynihan told analysts last month that trading revenue would be roughly flat; instead the combined bond and stock trading results fell by 5%.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of disappointment

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The Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday said its air defenses overnight shot down 604 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions and the Sea of Azov.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
The Houthis eventually agreed not to attack US shipping in the Red Sea but remained very much in place – and in the meantime shot down a number of highly advanced US Reaper drones.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of shoot down

Verb

Otherwise, you could very well be blown away by Kim's answers to these questions.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Add Heidi Gardner to the list of guests at the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding who were blown away by how such a grand event could be made to feel so intimate.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of blow away

Verb

Not entirely uneventful, however, as UCLA forced another fumble and picked off Raiola again, ultimately leading coach Dan Lanning to go with Thomas to begin the fourth quarter.

— Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
On Keller’s next possession, Pearce Martinson picked off an Indian pass in the end zone that started an 11-play, 80-yard drive that was capped with a 1-yard TD pass from Odom to Hill that upped the lead to 35-21.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of pick off

Verb

Billini worked as an analyst for the state court system in the Bronx and was close to retirement when Moore gunned her down, relatives said.

— Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026
When Nabers was sidelined, the Giants had a conspicuous lack of offensive game-wreckers, and Dart was routinely out-gunned.

— Andy Behrens, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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