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Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to shame or put down
Past tense for to blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language
Past tense for to shoot someone or something with a gun
Past tense for to beat in a contest
Past tense for to physically bring to the ground
Past tense for to cause damage to something with the intent of disabling it
Past tense for to climb down using one's limbs
Past tense for to nullify or put an end to, especially formally
Past tense for to remove completely, leaving no trace
Past tense for to attack or besiege, especially militarily
Past tense for to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is
Sad or displeased because of unfulfilled hopes or expectations
In a state of unhappiness or despondency
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