cast down

abbattere, scoraggiare

Far sentire qualcuno triste o fargli perdere la speranza.

In inglese semplice: To make someone feel sad or lose hope.

• Do not be cast down.
• The news of his failure cast him down.
• She was cast down by their cold reply.

Come si usa: be cast down by something (She was cast down by the news.)

Sinonimi: dishearten, discourage, depress

Contrari: encourage, hearten

Espressioni comuni: cast down someone, be cast down

rovesciare, abbattere

Sconfiggere qualcuno o distruggere il suo potere o successo.

In inglese semplice: To defeat someone or destroy their power or success.

• The rebels cast down the king.
• The once mighty empire was cast down.
• They vowed to cast down their enemies.

Come si usa: cast someone/something down (The rebellion cast the ruler down.)

Sinonimi: overthrow, defeat, bring down

Espressioni comuni: cast down someone, cast down rulers

gettare a terra

Lanciare o lasciar cadere qualcosa verso il suolo o un luogo più basso.

In inglese semplice: To throw or drop something towards the ground or a lower place.

• He cast down his sword.
• She cast the broken cup down onto the floor.
• They cast stones down from the wall.

Come si usa: cast something down (He cast his sword down at her feet.)

Sinonimi: throw down, fling down

Espressioni comuni: cast down something, cast down stones