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bring down

verb

  1. To make a ruler lose their position of power.

    "The rebel forces are trying to bring down the president and his government."

  2. To reduce.

    "The latest budget reforms are intended to bring down the level of inflation."

  3. To humble.

Synonymsharsh one's mellow, shoot down

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