Downed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Downed

Downed (verb)

  1. to cause to go or come down
  2. to cause to fall by or as if by shooting, bring down
  3. consume

Downed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall

    "downed his opponent with one stunning blow"

    similar: bowled (down or over), dropped, felled, floored, knocked down, knocked over, leveled, mowed (down), prostrated
    related: kayoed, knocked out, KO'd, overthrew, threw down, toppled, banged, bashed, belted, bludgeoned, clobbered, hammered, hit, jabbed, pasted, poked, pounded, punched, slammed, slapped, slogged, slugged, smacked, smote, socked, swatted, swiped, thumped, thwacked, walloped, whacked, whaled

  2. to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat

    "downing slices of pizza and guzzling bottles of soda"

    similar: got down, ingested, swallowed
    related: drank, guzzled, imbibed, knocked back, sipped, bolted, devoured, gobbled (up or down), gulped, ingurgitated, ate, consumed, mouthed (down), put away, supped, gorged, scarfed, scoffed, wolfed, chewed, gnawed (at or on), lapped, licked, munched, nibbled (on), pecked (at), ruminated, dispatched, finished, polished off

  3. to reject by or as if by a vote

    "all attempts to ban indoor smoking had been downed by the town council"

    similar: blackballed, killed, negatived, nixed, shot down, vetoed
    related: declined, disallowed, disapproved, dismissed, refused, blacklisted
    opposite: confirmed, ratified
    near: admitted, allowed, approved, assented (to), passed, sanctioned, elected, supported

Related Entry: Down (verb)

Down is a different word from Downed. The synonyms below are for down, not for downed.

  1. to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall

    "downed his opponent with one stunning blow"

    similar: bowl (down or over), drop, fell, floor, knock down, knock over, level, mow (down), prostrate
    related: kayo, knock out, KO, overthrow, throw down, topple, bang, bash, belt, bludgeon, clobber, hammer, hit, jab, paste, poke, pound, punch, slam, slap, slog, slug, smack, smite, sock, swat, swipe, thump, thwack, wallop, whack, whale

  2. to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat

    "downing slices of pizza and guzzling bottles of soda"

    similar: get down, ingest, swallow
    related: drink, guzzle, imbibe, knock back, sip, bolt, devour, gobble (up or down), gulp, ingurgitate, consume, eat, mouth (down), put away, sup, gorge, scarf, scoff, wolf, chew, gnaw (at or on), lap, lick, munch, nibble (on), peck (at), ruminate, dispatch, finish, polish off

  3. to reject by or as if by a vote

    "all attempts to ban indoor smoking had been downed by the town council"

    similar: blackball, kill, negative, nix, shoot down, veto
    related: decline, disallow, disapprove, dismiss, refuse, blacklist
    opposite: confirm, ratify
    near: admit, allow, approve, assent (to), pass, sanction, elect, support

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Downed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Downed:

bowled (down or over), dropped, felled, floored, knocked down, knocked over, leveled, mowed (down), prostrated, got down, ingested, swallowed, blackballed, killed, negatived, nixed, shot down, vetoed

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Downed

Words with the opposite meaning of Downed:

confirmed, ratified

Related Words for Downed

kayoed, knocked out, KO'd, overthrew, threw down, toppled, banged, bashed, belted, bludgeoned, clobbered, hammered, hit, jabbed, pasted, poked, pounded, punched, slammed, slapped, slogged, slugged, smacked, smote, socked, swatted, swiped, thumped, thwacked, walloped

Near Antonyms of Downed

admitted, allowed, approved, assented (to), passed, sanctioned, elected, supported

Word Forms of Downed

Inflections: downing, downs

Origin & Etymology of Downed

First known use: circa 1586t

Frequently Asked Questions about Downed

What does "Downed" mean?

"Downed" means to cause to go or come down. As a verb, it is defined as: to cause to go or come down. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Downed"?

Other words for "Downed" include bowled (down or over), dropped, felled, floored, knocked down, knocked over, leveled and mowed (down). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Downed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Downed"?

There are 86 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Downed". Common alternatives include bowled (down or over), dropped, felled, floored, knocked down, knocked over, leveled, mowed (down), prostrated and got down.

What is the opposite of "Downed"?

Antonyms of "Downed" include confirmed and ratified. Near antonyms include admitted, allowed, approved and assented (to).

How do you use "Downed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Downed" in a sentence: "downed his opponent with one stunning blow"; "downing slices of pizza and guzzling bottles of soda"; "all attempts to ban indoor smoking had been downed by the town council".

Is "Downed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Downed" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Downed"?

First known use: circa 1586t.

What is another word for "Downed" meaning "to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall"?

When "Downed" (verb) means to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall, synonyms include bowled (down or over), dropped, felled, floored, knocked down and knocked over.