setdown Synonyms
setdown Meaning
setdown (n.)
The humbling of a person by act or words, especially by a retort or a reproof; the retort or the reproof which has such effect.
setdown Sentence Examples
- The pilot expertly set down the aircraft on the runway amidst strong crosswinds.
- The weary traveler was relieved to finally set down her luggage at the hotel.
- The jury's verdict was a setdown for the prosecution, who had confidently predicted a conviction.
- The company set down strict guidelines for the handling of hazardous materials.
- The teacher set down the rules for the classroom at the beginning of the lesson.
- The speaker set down her microphone and thanked the audience for their attention.
- The hikers set down their packs and took a break to admire the panoramic view.
- The dogwood tree set down its delicate blossoms in a fragrant shower upon the lawn.
- The artist set down his brush and stepped back to survey his completed masterpiece.
- The stage actor set down his character's mannerisms and costume after the final curtain call.
FAQs About the word setdown
The humbling of a person by act or words, especially by a retort or a reproof; the retort or the reproof which has such effect.
put, seat,sit, lie,lay, rest, place, ensconce,settle, repose
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The pilot expertly set down the aircraft on the runway amidst strong crosswinds.
The weary traveler was relieved to finally set down her luggage at the hotel.
The jury's verdict was a setdown for the prosecution, who had confidently predicted a conviction.
The company set down strict guidelines for the handling of hazardous materials.
