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bring down

VERB
reduce or hurt
Synonyms
WEAK
KO abase cut down damage drop fell floor injure knock down lay low level lower mow down murder overthrow overturn prostrate pull down shoot down slay throw down tumble undermine upset wound
Antonyms
WEAK
aid encourage help raise

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Last month, members of the IEA agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency stocks—the largest reserves release in history—in an effort to bring down prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He told the event this would include loans for energy-intensive industries, bulk buying fuel to bring down prices and crisis grants and loans for households.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

But director Rachel Dretzin shapes Marie’s footage and fresh interviews into an unusual but worthy tale of one woman’s commitment to bring down an evildoer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—even if it comes with tolls—should bring down energy prices and put interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve back on the agenda.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“You know Mom and Dad bring down most of the presents after we go to bed,” Ben answered.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy