CRY DOWN Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

cry down

verb

Definition of cry down

as in to dismiss

to express scornfully one's low opinion of she cried down any party to which she wasn't invited

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But by the time of his indictment, Lorch was in failing health and found incompetent to stand trial, and lawsuits against him and the church were dismissed due to statute of limitations issues.

— Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit was dismissed Monday without prejudice, meaning the case may be filed again.

— Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismiss

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The buffers that have minimized the disruption so far will hold for only so long and must be reinforced if the world is to endure future shocks.

— Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Some formulas do even more than volumize—doubling as heat protectants or incorporating ingredients designed to help minimize damage.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of minimize

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Instead, the fresh requirements appeared to diminish prospects for a quick deal, despite optimism last week an agreement was near.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
But they’ve never been litigated — and the developments are already stoking fears of diminishing Fed independence as the central bank weighs whether to raise interest rates at its next meeting.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of diminish

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The influencer, or their manager, already expects to be talked down.

— Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris O’Dowd, and Bryan Cranston lead an excellent voice cast in a family film that doesn’t talk down to the little ones while also providing cozy comfort for their parents.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of talk down

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Fittingly, the style comes in three colorways including Zebra Soapstone, a tan take on the trendy animal print, and Gilded Umber, a rich, chocolate brown adorned with gold-tone grommets running down each outer seam.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Two white stripes running down the sides of each leg create a casual look that’s effortlessly chic and pairs well with just about any shoes in your suitcase.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of run down

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The 23-year-old can play down both defensive flanks, but is primarily a right-back.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The industry is one of the key drivers of Indian economic growth and middle-class expansion, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played down job displacement concerns.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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