cross (up)

verb

Definition of cross (up)next
as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of your refusal to cooperate will cross up the whole investigation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross (up)
  1. damage
  2. mar
  3. injure
  4. hurt
  5. compromise
  6. cripple
  7. weaken
Verb
  • The plane's flight data recorder (FDR) was found partially damaged and its cockpit voice recorder (CVR) was collected intact, officials said.
    Sam Sweeney, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
  • This section of the NFL schedule is always littered with such games: Two franchises who have lost too much to be relevant but won enough to damage their draft position facing off in the no-man’s land between pride and practicality.
    J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of damage
Verb
  • As Callas and Stefano were far past their vocal peak, the performances were marred by difficulties.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Trump spent considerable time this year campaigning in New York, even holding rallies in the Bronx and hosting events at iconic locations like Madison Square Garden, though some have been marred by controversial comments from his supporters.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of mar
Verb
  • At least three people were later reported killed and dozens injured in the airport strike.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • At least nine people were reported killed in Yemen and 16 were injured in Israel in attacks and counterattacks over the last week or so as the two sides ramped up their long-simmering conflict.
    Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of injure
Verb
  • Repealing legislation like the IRA would only hurt this growing industry.
    Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • McConnell: Busted his face open and hurt his wrist after a fall.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurt
Verb
  • Until now, the health system had not publicly disclosed the total number of people affected by the May ransomware attack that compromised patient data and ultimately caused major disruptions to patient care for more than a month, including at Ascension hospitals and clinics in Wisconsin.
    Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
  • There has been no evidence indicating the passwords were used to alter or interfere with election results, nor has any evidence suggested that elections systems were compromised.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of compromise
Verb
  • About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.
    Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.
    Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2023
Definition of cripple
Verb
  • An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This rare condition occurs when the ligaments holding the lower ribs in place weaken, allowing the ribs to move out of position and causing pain.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of weaken
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