Phrasal Verbs Using 'Down' & 'Away' - Causing Damage, Death, or Pressure (Down)

to hit someone or something with great strength or power

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

to be completely destroyed by fire, leaving nothing behind

to cut something, usually a tree or large plant

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

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

to destroy a structure such as building or wall

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

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

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

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

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

to destroy something completely

to become damaged through regular use

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