PULLING DOWN Synonyms: 224 Similar and Opposite Words

pulling down

verb

present participle of pull down

as in destroying

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 demolishing

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 earning

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

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The most pressing problem concerns European Union rules on carbon dioxide emissions, with bottom-line-destroying fines for the bigger failures.

Neil Winton, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
As a series of explosions could be heard destroying the structure's support pillars, causing the old hotel to fall inward, the crowd of onlookers are heard in the video erupting in cheers.

Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025

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