Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gun-down
phrasal verb
/ɡʌn daʊn/
Definition
To shoot someone or something with a firearm.
Examples
- The police were forced to gun down the suspect in a dramatic shootout.
- During the conflict, many were gunned down in the streets.
Meaning
The term ‘gun down’ typically refers to an act of shooting, especially in a violent context, such as a crime or an attack.
Synonyms
- shoot
- execute
- assassinate
