Phrasal Verbs Usando 'Down' & 'Away' - Causare danni, morte o pressione (Giù)

to hit someone or something with great strength or power

colpire con forza, battere

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

rompere

to be completely destroyed by fire, leaving nothing behind

bruciare completamente, andare in fiamme

to cut something, usually a tree or large plant

abbattere, troncare

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

abbattere

to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless

abbattere, sparare a qualcuno

to destroy a structure such as building or wall

demolire, abbattere

to kill or cause harm to a large number of people, often through violent means

falciare, abbattere

to demolish a structure or building, typically by pulling it apart or taking it down piece by piece

demolire, abbattere

to mercifully end the life of a sick or elderly animal to prevent further suffering

abbattere

to injure or kill by knocking someone or something down and passing over their body, as with a vehicle

investire, schiacciare

to fire upon an aircraft or another object with the intent of bringing it to the ground

abbattere, ferire

to destroy something completely

demolire, distruggere

to become damaged through regular use

usurare, deteriorare

to make someone feel sad or stressed by putting a lot of emotional or mental pressure on them

appesantire, opprimere