casting down
Throwing to ground
Casting down means throwing or directing something downward, either literally or figuratively.
To cast down one's eyes is to look at the ground, often from shame or modesty.
In religious contexts, casting down refers to overthrowing or humbling: The proud shall be cast down.
Someone cast down feels dejected or dispirited.
- degradingLowering in worth
- abaseTo lower in standing
- downgradeReduce in status
- throwPropel by arm motion
- humbleUnassuming about oneself
drop · reject · renounce · subvert · crestfallen · lower · suppress · hurl · demolish · fling · toss · bring low · plummet · descend · displace · disheartened · despondent · pitch
casting downraising
Lifting or nurturing
hoisting · elevating · picking up · tossing up · uprearing
casting downuplifting
Emotionally encouraging
encouraging · heartening · cheering · inspiring · buoying
casting downexalting
Elevating in status
elevating · enthroning · crowning · glorifying · promoting
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