cast down

The phrase "cast down" is versatile, encompassing both emotional and physical actions, often used in literary and formal contexts.

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Definition

B2Emotions

(formal, literary)To make someone feel sad or disheartened.

Example

The news of his friend's illness cast him down.

B2Actions

(general)To throw something to the ground forcefully.

Example

In anger, she cast the book down.

C1Social Behavior

(formal)To lower one's gaze, often as a sign of respect or shame.

Example

He cast his eyes down, unable to meet her gaze.

Similar

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

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