shooting down (Meaning)

shooting down

to put an end to, discredit sense 2, deflate, ridicule, to cause to fall by shooting, to kill in this way

No weak antonyms found.

The pilot expertly maneuvered the plane, shooting down the enemy fighter jet.
The air force carried out a successful raid, shooting down several enemy drones.
The anti-aircraft system was activated, shooting down an incoming missile.
The archers competed fiercely, shooting down targets with precision.
The photographer captured a stunning image of a bird shooting down prey.
The gamekeeper shot down a wounded deer to end its suffering.
The basketball coach scolded the team for shooting down too many airballs.
The argument turned heated, shooting down any chance of a peaceful resolution.
The politician was accused of shooting down the opposition's proposals without due consideration.
The magazine editor shot down the article, deeming it not suitable for publication.

to put an end to, discredit sense 2, deflate, ridicule, to cause to fall by shooting, to kill in this way

making sport of, mocking, ragging on, making fun of,ridiculing, laughing (at), poking fun at, jeering, scouting, deriding

commending, sanctioning, endorsing,approving, applauding,indorsing,

The pilot expertly maneuvered the plane, shooting down the enemy fighter jet.

The air force carried out a successful raid, shooting down several enemy drones.

The anti-aircraft system was activated, shooting down an incoming missile.

The archers competed fiercely, shooting down targets with precision.