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bring down

To make a legitimate rulership lose their position of power.
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The rebel forces are trying to bring down the president and his government.

Submitted on August 27, 2012

Additional definitions for 'bring down':

bring downTo reduce.
bring downTo make something flying fall to the ground. Usually by firing a weapon of some kind.
bring downTo make someone feel bad emotionally.
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