CRY DOWN Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

cry down

verb

Definition of cry down

as in to dismiss

to express scornfully one's low opinion of she cried down any party to which she wasn't invited

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China refused to participate in the arbitration and has not fully complied with the ruling, causing some commentators to dismiss the significance of the case.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Beth Arbuckle and Wells Fargo agreed to dismiss the December 2024 case filed in federal court for the Western District of North Carolina, according to a joint stipulation filed Friday.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of dismiss

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While retinol on its own can be irritating, especially on sensitive skin, applying it as a moisturizer can help minimize irritation and soothe the skin—a genius product, IMO.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 July 2026
The point is not to minimize every token, just as manufacturers do not minimize every raw material.

— Dr. Suresh Rajappa, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of minimize

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The flood of content drew more young people into the demonstrations and underscored the diminishing influence of traditional media in India among Gen Z.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Workers seek transparency regarding AI's impact on their roles, assurance against job losses, and confidence that their value isn't diminished.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of diminish

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The influencer, or their manager, already expects to be talked down.

— Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris O’Dowd, and Bryan Cranston lead an excellent voice cast in a family film that doesn’t talk down to the little ones while also providing cozy comfort for their parents.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of talk down

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As Caitlin Clark tried to steal the ball from Reese, Malonga came running down the paint.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Schroeder mentioned another woman, 80, now an EVSA member, who was run down by an e-biker on April 16, 2024, shattering her leg, at the same location Jean was struck.

— Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of run down

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The next, most important step for Carter is maintaining his explosive play down over down — first in training camp, then in practice and finally, once the season arrives.

— Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Wang plays down the potential for renegade robots to wreak havoc.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of play down

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