Bring down
Bring down verb - Move something or somebody to a lower position.
Play down and bring down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Play down" instead a verb "Bring down".
Play down
Play down verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.
Bring down and play down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bring down" instead a verb "Play down".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- conquer and bring down
- conquer and play down
- subdue and bring down
- subdue and play down
- disgrace and bring down
- disgrace and play down
- debase and bring down
- debase and play down
- diminish and bring down
- diminish and play down
- reduce and bring down
- reduce and play down
- decrease and bring down
- decrease and play down
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Play down and Bring down. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bring_down/play_down
Bring down & Play down. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bring_down/play_down>.
Play down or Bring down. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bring_down/play_down.
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