Causing Damage, Death, or Pressure (Down)

to hit someone or something with great strength or power

She carefully beat the nail down with a hammer to secure it in place.

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

The machinery broke down during the production process, leading to delays.

to be completely destroyed by fire, leaving nothing behind

The house tragically burned down while the family was away on vacation.

to cut something, usually a tree or large plant

They decided to chop the old tree down for safety reasons.

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project.

to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless

The assailant attempted to gun down his target in a crowded market.

to cause something or someone to fall to the ground

The boxer knocked down his opponent with a powerful uppercut.

to kill or cause harm to a large number of people, often through violent means

Machine gun fire mowed down dozens of soldiers in a matter of minutes.

to demolish a structure or building, typically by pulling it apart or taking it down piece by piece

The city council decided to pull the old theater down to make way for a new mall.

to stop carrying something by putting it on the ground

As soon as I entered the room, I put down my umbrella.

to quickly go to a different location, particularly to do a specific task

I need to run down to the store to pick up some groceries before it closes.

to fire upon an aircraft or another object with the intent of bringing it to the ground

The military had to shoot the enemy aircraft down to protect the airspace.

to destroy something completely

The decision to tear down the old stadium was met with mixed reactions.

to slowly weaken someone's emotional or mental strength over time, often due to continuous pressure or challenges

Dealing with chronic pain can wear a person down emotionally and physically.

to make someone feel sad or stressed by putting a lot of emotional or mental pressure on them

The disappointment of not meeting expectations seemed to weigh down the entire team.