Level at
verb
To aim or point something at someone or something.
He leveled his gun at the target.
Often appears as...
- level something at someone
- level something at a target
verb
To make a serious or damaging accusation against someone.
Several allegations were leveled at the company.
Often appears as...
- level accusations at someone
- level criticism at someone
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To aim or point something at someone or something.
He leveled his gun at the target.
Often appears as...
- level something at someone
- level something at a target
verb
To make a serious or damaging accusation against someone.
Several allegations were leveled at the company.
Often appears as...
- level accusations at someone
- level criticism at someone
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Hostile Connotation
Implies aggressive intent when discussing actions or things pointed at someone.
He leveled his accusations at the speaker with visible anger.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Creates a mental picture of aiming something precisely.
She leveled her camera at the birds, focusing intently.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Can be used metaphorically to mean targeting someone's actions or behavior.
Critics leveled their scrutiny at the politician's decision.
Pro Tip 1/3Hostile Connotation
Implies aggressive intent when discussing actions or things pointed at someone.
He leveled his accusations at the speaker with visible anger.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Creates a mental picture of aiming something precisely.
She leveled her camera at the birds, focusing intently.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Can be used metaphorically to mean targeting someone's actions or behavior.
Critics leveled their scrutiny at the politician's decision.
Pro Tip 1/3Hostile Connotation
Implies aggressive intent when discussing actions or things pointed at someone.
He leveled his accusations at the speaker with visible anger.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Creates a mental picture of aiming something precisely.
She leveled her camera at the birds, focusing intently.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Can be used metaphorically to mean targeting someone's actions or behavior.
Critics leveled their scrutiny at the politician's decision.
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