[verb] move something or somebody to a lower position; "take down the vase from the shelf" Synonyms:lower, take down, let down, get down
[verb] cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class" Synonyms:overthrow, subvert, overturn
[verb] impose something unpleasant; "The principal visited his rage on the students" Synonyms:inflict, visit, impose
[verb] cause to come to the ground; "the pilot managed to land the airplane safely" Synonyms:land, put down
[verb] cause to be enthusiastic; "Her playing brought down the house"
[verb] cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits" Synonyms:reduce, cut down, cut back, trim, trim down, trim back, cut
