call down

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The phrase "call down" has versatile meanings, often used to either reprimand someone or invoke a higher power.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To reprimand or scold someone harshly.

Example

The teacher called down the student for his disruptive behavior.
She was called down by her manager for missing the deadline.

C1Religious

(formal)To invoke or request divine intervention or a blessing.

Example

The priest called down blessings upon the congregation.
They called down the wrath of the gods upon their enemies.

C2Figurative

(poetic)To summon or cause something to descend, often in a supernatural or spiritual sense.

Example

The shaman called down the spirits from the mountain.
He believed he could call down a storm with his chants.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "call down":

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