pulling down
Razing a structure
Pulling down is the act of demolishing or dismantling something, typically a building or structure: They're pulling down the old factory to make way for condos.
It also means to earn or receive, especially a salary: She's pulling down six figures at her new job.
To pull down can mean to lower something physically, or to drag someone or something to a lesser position: The scandal pulled down his approval ratings.
Crane-swung demolition weight
- bulldozerBladed vehicle pushing earth
- razingComplete structural demolition
- teardownDeliberate structure removal
- dismantlingTaking apart systematically
toppling · crumble · collapse · rubble · debris · excavator · implode · flattening
Releasing from a curved fastener
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- peelingComing off in strips
lowering · uninstalling · dismounting · extracting · releasing · disengaging · unhinging · unpinning
Economic decline period
- slumpExtended period of decline
- decreaseBecome or make smaller
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
- dropFall or release
deterioration · ebb · wane · contraction · regression · devaluation · diminution · plunge
Causing a downfall
- demoralizingDestroying confidence or hope
- discouragingCausing loss of confidence
- deflatingReleasing contained gas
- dampeningReducing or wetting slightly
dispiriting · saddening · disheartening · oppressing · burdening
Fixed periodic employment payment
- incomeRegular monetary receipts
- wagesPayment for work
- paycheckCompensation for labor
- take-homeEarnings after taxes
earnings · compensation · remuneration · revenue · profits · commissions · proceeds
wrecking ball
Crane-swung demolition weight
- bulldozerBladed vehicle pushing earth
- razingComplete structural demolition
- teardownDeliberate structure removal
dismantling · toppling · crumble · collapse · rubble · debris · excavator · implode · flattening · clearing
unhooking
Releasing from a curved fastener
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- strippingRemoving outer layers
peeling · lowering · uninstalling · dismounting · extracting · releasing · disengaging · unhinging · unpinning · dropping
downturn
Economic decline period
drop · deterioration · ebb · wane · contraction · regression · devaluation · diminution · plunge · weakening
bringing low
Causing a downfall
- demoralizingDestroying confidence or hope
- discouragingCausing loss of confidence
- deflatingReleasing contained gas
dampening · dispiriting · saddening · disheartening · oppressing · burdening
salary
Fixed periodic employment payment
take-home · earnings · compensation · remuneration · revenue · profits · commissions · proceeds
- knocking downtoppling, demolishing, razing, felling, bulldozing
- destructiondestruction, destroying, demolishing, devastation, ruination
pulling downpulling up
Coming to a stop
lifting · raising · hoisting · elevating · propping up
pulling downbuilding
Enclosed roofed structure
constructing · putting up · erecting · building up · raising
pulling downbuilding up
Increasing gradually
elevating · promoting · boosting · propping up · supporting
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