call down

Verb

Meaning

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

censure severely or angrily

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

rag raise lecture jaw stir invoke evoke conjure rebuke reprimand arouse scold berate trounce put forward

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Antonyms

adore respect worship praise acclaim emulate

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Hypernyms

knock summon criticise criticize call up pick apart

Hyponyms

chastise chasten correct curse damn bless

Examples

I am the voice of God and anyone who doesn't like it will be hewn down. God has revealed to me that I have the right and the power to call down curses on anyone who tries to invade our lands. Therefore, I curse the gentiles. Brigham Young

Christians rejoice in secret beauty and bounty, hidden from the world, but known to God. Self-forgetfulness, purity, and affection are constant prayers. Practice not profession, understanding not belief, gain the ear and right hand of omnipotence and they assuredly call down infinite blessings. Mary Baker Eddy

raise the specter of unemployment Source: Internet

he conjured wild birds in the air Source: Internet

call down the spirits from the mountain Source: Internet

The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

call date call delay call deposit call drink call fairly call fire