Shoot Down

Synonyms of shoot down

• destroy
• down
• hit
• take down
• bring down

Antonyms of shoot down

• support
• uphold
• validate
• approve
• endorse

Collocations of shoot down

rumors

Frequency: 70 %

The company quickly shot down rumors of bankruptcy.

ideas

Frequency: 60 %

The committee decided to shoot down his ideas for the new project.

arguments

Frequency: 50 %

She always tries to shoot down his arguments with logic.

planes

Frequency: 45 %

The military was able to shoot down enemy planes during the battle.

dreams

Frequency: 40 %

Don't let anyone shoot down your dreams.

Idiomatic Expressions for shoot down

• Phrase: shoot down in flames
  Meaning: to decisively defeat or refute someone or something
  Usage: The politician's opponent shot down his arguments in flames during the debate.