mow (down)

verb

Definition of mow (down)next
1
as in to slaughter
to kill on a large scale machine guns mowed down the advancing troops without mercy

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2
as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall the crowd rushing in for the sale mowed down the poor clerks standing at the front entrance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mow (down)
  1. slaughter
  2. down
  3. massacre
  4. drop
  5. knock down
  6. knock over
  7. fell
  8. floor
Verb
  • What remains of the trade are 25,000 American horses, gathered up by kill buyers and hauled to slaughter plants across our northern and southern borders.
    — Wayne Pacelle, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This was painting a bright red bullseye on the hog that was soon to be slaughtered.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of slaughter
Verb
  • Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces downed at least 822 Ukrainian drones overnight.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Waitman had three punts downed inside the 20-yard line, including two inside the 10 in the first half.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of down
Verb
  • Then one day, Giuliano (now played by an excellent Romeo Perrone) comes home to discover all the animals massacred and his father gone.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The transition to the climax, when Odysseus massacres his wife’s suitors with the help of Athena’s magic and son Telemachus (Alan Stenson), is also fairly rushed.
    — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Definition of massacre
Verb
  • Finding the balance between preserving clubhouse culture and throwing future pieces into the fire remains complicated, even as the team dropped to 60-65 following Saturday’s 5-4 walk-off loss to the New York Mets.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Lichens are normally found on older shaded leaves that drop from the trees during spring.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of drop
Verb
  • Early in their time on set, the players got a bit wild, knocked down some cornstalks and were forced to play cards and horseshoes away from the field in their spare time.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • After using unconventional tactics, such as water-dropping helicopters, LAFD crews knocked down the fire and returned the property to Lineage for cleanup.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of knock down
Verb
  • When dogs are outside, make sure there's shade and plenty of water in a bowl that can't be knocked over.
    — Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Others tripped over the hurdles on the track, knocking over almost every one.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of knock over
Verb
  • Mixed Pro Doubles Recap Roos van Reek & Jack Munro stayed out of trouble and avoided the early knockout round upsets that be felled many of the other top seeds to claim the Mixed title and guarantee the double-double for themselves on the weekend.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The storm felled trees and power lines and caused serious flooding that swept some 100 homes from their foundations on the Big Island, authorities said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of fell
Verb
  • Some flooring types, like hardwood and laminate, will better tolerate cold water than hot.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The playground would have some downward slopes built in to create multiple levels, with grassy hills surrounding at least two tiers of flooring designed for soft outdoor play.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of floor
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