Down and Gruff

Down

Down adjective - Brought or having come to an end.

Gruff and down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gruff" instead an adjective "Down".

Nearby Word: downed

Gruff

Gruff adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.

Down and gruff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Down" instead an adjective "Gruff".

Nearby Word: gruffly

Both words in one sentence

  • Occurs in the Jackie Robinson biopic 42, when the Robinsons are walking down the street when a gruff-looking (white) man approaches them.
  • Manly Tears Later that season, stern, gruff Benton completely breaks down over the death of his beloved mother.
    Source: Manly Tears
  • Literature / Small Favor The Eldest Gruff, who has taken down three members of the Senior Council and wears their stoles as trophies, effortlessly takes down Magog, a Fallen Angel possessing a human. O.O.C.
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