English / phrasal verb
Shoot down
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To decisively reject, dismiss, or disprove an idea, suggestion, or rumor
In context
01
The influencer released a statement to shoot down rumors about deleting her account.
02
The community immediately shot down the proposal to make tutorials subscription-only.
Synonyms
reject,dismiss,repudiate
Antonyms
endorse,approve,accept
Collocations
shoot down rumors,shoot down an idea,shoot down criticism