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To demonstrate or expose to the falsehood of something
“The very fact of her being a healer seemed to shoot down his theory that the Wilcoxes were seeking the man with the healing powers because they had no one like that in their own clan.”
To brusquely reject or turn down a request or proposal
“Calmly and resolutely, he held his ground, undaunted by their attempts to shoot down his proposal.”
To refuse, or to vote against
“In their bid to shoot down the bill, many of our Distinguished Senators and Honorable Members have variously dressed it in false garbs.”
To criticize or pillory, typically harshly
“I want to hear what he has to say, and then I'm going to let my innovative phraseology fly and shoot down his arguments once and for all.”
To subject to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
“I'm increasingly annoyed with her questions, but hesitant to shoot down her attempts to be personable.”
To kill or destroy by shooting
“When he got the opportunity, he would steal from his hiding-place, and, with his long rifle, shoot down his enemies.”
To shame or put down
To blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language
To shoot someone or something with a gun
To beat in a contest
To physically bring to the ground
To cause damage to something with the intent of disabling it
To climb down using one's limbs
To corrupt or pervert the quality or character of someone or something
To nullify or put an end to, especially formally
To attack or besiege, especially militarily
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