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What is another word for let down?

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To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of
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“You didn't let down your family, either. You said it yourself. You did what you felt was necessary to keep the peace.”
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To bring down or cause to descend
“The signalman must quickly let down the flag and place it on the spot from where he took it.”
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To deflate, such as by removing air from
“Sure, I'd let down the tires on his car at a convention last year, but it had just been a bit of fun.”
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(of clothing) To lengthen by undoing and resewing a hem
“If it is not possible to let down the hem, a band of fur can be added to the bottom of the coat.”
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(of clothing) To undo a hem, typically in order to resew and lengthen it
“Carefully seam rip the hem stitches from the hem to let down the hem for the extra length.”
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To disappoint, fall short, or leave much to be desired
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To be unfaithful to one's regular spouse or partner
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To deceive, disclose secrets or betray trust
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To bend or hang downwards limply
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To fail to meet someone as planned
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To fluster or disturb the composure of
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To betray someone that has one's trust
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To relax or be at ease
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To renounce or back out of a prior agreement, promise, stance or statement
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To spend one's time in an aimless, idle way
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Being disappointed by something or someone
“Maybe I was feeling let down by her. She never told me her new address.”
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Rendered void or depleted, typically referring to a collapse, flattening, or puncturing
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(of a person) In a state of unhappiness or despondency
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An object, person or endeavor in a state of failure
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A disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events
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An act of disloyalty
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