PULLS DOWN Synonyms: 222 Similar and Opposite Words

pulls down

verb

present tense third-person singular of pull down

as in destroys

to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings

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as in demolishes

to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down

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as in earns

to receive as return for effort he's pulling down six figures at that job

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Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.

Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.

Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024

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