Run down

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verb

To chase and knock someone or something to the ground.

The driver was so careless, he ran down a pedestrian.
Visual representation of "run down" - To chase and knock someone or something to the ground.

Often appears as...

  • run down a pedestrian
  • run down a target
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Visual representation of "run down"
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Violent Connotation

Indicates a strong, often intentional action of causing someone to fall.

Illustration for Violent Connotation
The bull ran down the clown in the arena.
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Accidental Incident

May imply an accidental situation, but still serious.

Illustration for Accidental Incident
He accidentally ran down a cyclist at the crosswalk.
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