Phrasal Verbs Usando 'Down' & 'Away' - Causando dano, morte ou pressão (para baixo)

to hit someone or something with great strength or power

bater forte, socar

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

quebrar, dar defeito

to be completely destroyed by fire, leaving nothing behind

queimar completamente, queimar até ao chão

to cut something, usually a tree or large plant

cortar, derrubar

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

cortar, derrubar

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

atirar, matar a tiros

to destroy a structure such as building or wall

demolir, destruir

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

ceifar, matar

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

demolir, desmantelar

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

eutanasiar, matar

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

atropelar, passar por cima

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

derrubar, abater

to destroy something completely

demolir, destruir

to become damaged through regular use

desgastar, degradar

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

sobrecarregar, oprimir