down with
Definitions
Expressing disapproval of or encouraging actions against a person, organization, practice, belief, etc., typically in a public protest.
Equivalents
Examples
“Down with the government!”
“The fugitives passed by his horse, through the group of the generals, through the foot guards, on the way towards Sedan with the cry⟳, "Everyone for himself! All is lost! All is finished! Down with the Emperor — down with the generals who have⟳ betrayed us! On, on!"”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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