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English / phrasal verb

Come under

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To experience or be subjected to intense scrutiny, pressure, or harsh emotional criticism

In context

01

The young artist came under intense public criticism, which severely affected her emotional well-being.

02

Whenever employees come under excessive deadline pressure, their overall mood and morale decline.

Synonyms

Be subjected to,face,undergo

Antonyms

Escape,avoid,be exempt from

Collocations

Come under fire,come under scrutiny,come under pressure

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗