Another word for drop

A quantity of liquid falling or resting in a spherical mass

• globule

  1. A small spherical mass, especially a small drop of liquid.

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  1. A small spherical mass, especially a small drop of liquid.

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• droplet

  1. A tiny drop.

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  1. A tiny drop.

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• driblet

  1. A tiny falling drop of liquid.
  2. A small amount or portion.

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  1. A tiny falling drop of liquid.
  2. A small amount or portion.

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A small amount of liquor

• snort

  1. A rough, noisy sound made by breathing forcefully through the nostrils, as a horse or pig does.
  2. A similar sound:
  3. A drink of liquor, especially when swallowed in one gulp.

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  1. A rough, noisy sound made by breathing forcefully through the nostrils, as a horse or pig does.
  2. A similar sound:
  3. A drink of liquor, especially when swallowed in one gulp.

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• slug

  1. A round bullet larger than buckshot.
  2. A shot of liquor.
  3. An amount of liquid, especially liquor, that is swallowed in one gulp; a swig.

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  1. A round bullet larger than buckshot.
  2. A shot of liquor.
  3. An amount of liquid, especially liquor, that is swallowed in one gulp; a swig.

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• nip

  1. To seize and pinch or bite:
  2. To remove or sever by pinching or snipping:
  3. To bite or sting with the cold; chill.

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  1. To seize and pinch or bite:
  2. To remove or sever by pinching or snipping:
  3. To bite or sting with the cold; chill.

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• tot

  1. A small child.
  2. A small amount, as of liquor.

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  1. A small child.
  2. A small amount, as of liquor.

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• sip

  1. To drink in small quantities.
  2. To drink from in sips.
  3. To drink something in sips.

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  1. To drink in small quantities.
  2. To drink from in sips.
  3. To drink something in sips.

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• shot

  1. The firing or discharge of a weapon, such as a gun.
  2. The distance over which something is shot; the range.
  3. An attempt to hit a target with a projectile:

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  1. The firing or discharge of a weapon, such as a gun.
  2. The distance over which something is shot; the range.
  3. An attempt to hit a target with a projectile:

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• jigger

  1. A person who jigs or operates a jig.
  2. A small measure for liquor, usually holding 1¹₂ ounces.
  3. This amount of liquor.

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  1. A person who jigs or operates a jig.
  2. A small measure for liquor, usually holding 1¹₂ ounces.
  3. This amount of liquor.

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• dram

  1. A unit of weight in the US Customary System equal to¹₁₆ of an ounce or 27.34 grains (1.77 grams).
  2. A unit of apothecary weight equal to¹₈ of an ounce or 60 grains (3.89 grams).
  3. A small draft:

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  1. A unit of weight in the US Customary System equal to¹₁₆ of an ounce or 27.34 grains (1.77 grams).
  2. A unit of apothecary weight equal to¹₈ of an ounce or 60 grains (3.89 grams).
  3. A small draft:

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A tiny amount

• spot

  1. A mark on a surface differing sharply in color from its surroundings.
  2. A blemish, mark, or pimple on the skin.
  3. A stain or blot.

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  1. A mark on a surface differing sharply in color from its surroundings.
  2. A blemish, mark, or pimple on the skin.
  3. A stain or blot.

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• whit

  1. The least bit; an iota:

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  1. The least bit; an iota:

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• trifle

  1. Something of little importance or value.
  2. A small amount; a jot.
  3. A dessert typically consisting of plain or sponge cake soaked in sherry, rum, or brandy and topped with layers of jam or jelly, custard, and whipped cream.

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  1. Something of little importance or value.
  2. A small amount; a jot.
  3. A dessert typically consisting of plain or sponge cake soaked in sherry, rum, or brandy and topped with layers of jam or jelly, custard, and whipped cream.

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• tittle

  1. A small diacritic mark, such as an accent, vowel mark, or dot over an i.
  2. The tiniest bit; an iota.

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  1. A small diacritic mark, such as an accent, vowel mark, or dot over an i.
  2. The tiniest bit; an iota.

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• speck

  1. A small spot, mark, or discoloration.
  2. A tiny amount; a bit:
  3. To mark with specks.

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  1. A small spot, mark, or discoloration.
  2. A tiny amount; a bit:
  3. To mark with specks.

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• smidgen

  1. A very small quantity or portion; a bit or mite:

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  1. A very small quantity or portion; a bit or mite:

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• shred

  1. A long irregular strip that is cut or torn off.
  2. A small amount; a particle:
  3. To cut or tear into shreds.

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  1. A long irregular strip that is cut or torn off.
  2. A small amount; a particle:
  3. To cut or tear into shreds.

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• scruple

  1. An uneasy feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action:
  2. A unit of apothecary weight equal to about 1.3 grams, or 20 grains.
  3. A minute part or amount.

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  1. An uneasy feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action:
  2. A unit of apothecary weight equal to about 1.3 grams, or 20 grains.
  3. A minute part or amount.

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• scrap

  1. A small piece or bit; a fragment.
  2. Leftover bits of food.
  3. Discarded waste material, especially metal suitable for reprocessing.

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  1. A small piece or bit; a fragment.
  2. Leftover bits of food.
  3. Discarded waste material, especially metal suitable for reprocessing.

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• particle

  1. A very small piece or part; a tiny portion or speck.
  2. A very small or the smallest possible amount, trace, or degree:
  3. A body whose spatial extent and internal motion and structure, if any, are irrelevant in a specific problem.

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  1. A very small piece or part; a tiny portion or speck.
  2. A very small or the smallest possible amount, trace, or degree:
  3. A body whose spatial extent and internal motion and structure, if any, are irrelevant in a specific problem.

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• ounce

  1. A unit of weight in the US Customary System, an avoirdupois unit equal to 437.5 grains (28.35 grams).
  2. A unit of apothecary weight, equal to 480 grains (31.103 grams).
  3. A fluid ounce.

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  1. A unit of weight in the US Customary System, an avoirdupois unit equal to 437.5 grains (28.35 grams).
  2. A unit of apothecary weight, equal to 480 grains (31.103 grams).
  3. A fluid ounce.

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• ort

  1. A small scrap or leaving of food after a meal is completed.
  2. A scrap; a bit.

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  1. A small scrap or leaving of food after a meal is completed.
  2. A scrap; a bit.

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• molecule

  1. The smallest particle of a substance that retains the chemical and physical properties of the substance and is composed of two or more atoms; a group of like or different atoms held together by chemical forces.
  2. A small particle; a tiny bit.

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  1. The smallest particle of a substance that retains the chemical and physical properties of the substance and is composed of two or more atoms; a group of like or different atoms held together by chemical forces.
  2. A small particle; a tiny bit.

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• modicum

  1. a small amount; bit

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  1. a small amount; bit

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• mite

  1. Any of numerous small or minute arachnids of the order Acarina, including species that damage crops or stored food and species that are parasitic on animals and often transmit disease.

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  1. Any of numerous small or minute arachnids of the order Acarina, including species that damage crops or stored food and species that are parasitic on animals and often transmit disease.

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• minim

  1. In the United States,¹₆₀ of a fluid dram (0.0616 milliliter).
  2. In Great Britain,¹₂₀ of a scruple (0.0592 milliliter).
  3. A half note.

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  1. In the United States,¹₆₀ of a fluid dram (0.0616 milliliter).
  2. In Great Britain,¹₂₀ of a scruple (0.0592 milliliter).
  3. A half note.

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• jot

  1. The smallest bit; iota.
  2. To write down briefly or hastily:

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  1. The smallest bit; iota.
  2. To write down briefly or hastily:

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• iota

  1. The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet.
  2. A very small amount; a bit:

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  1. The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet.
  2. A very small amount; a bit:

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• grain

  1. A small, dry, one-seeded fruit of a cereal grass, having the fruit and the seed walls united:
  2. The fruits of cereal grasses especially after having been harvested, considered as a group:
  3. A cereal grass:

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  1. A small, dry, one-seeded fruit of a cereal grass, having the fruit and the seed walls united:
  2. The fruits of cereal grasses especially after having been harvested, considered as a group:
  3. A cereal grass:

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• fragment

  1. A small part broken off or detached.
  2. An incomplete or isolated portion; a bit:
  3. A sentence fragment.

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  1. A small part broken off or detached.
  2. An incomplete or isolated portion; a bit:
  3. A sentence fragment.

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• dram

  1. A unit of weight in the US Customary System equal to¹₁₆ of an ounce or 27.34 grains (1.77 grams).
  2. A unit of apothecary weight equal to¹₈ of an ounce or 60 grains (3.89 grams).
  3. A small draft:

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  1. A unit of weight in the US Customary System equal to¹₁₆ of an ounce or 27.34 grains (1.77 grams).
  2. A unit of apothecary weight equal to¹₈ of an ounce or 60 grains (3.89 grams).
  3. A small draft:

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• dot

  1. A tiny round mark made by or as if by a pointed instrument; a spot.
  2. Such a mark used in orthography, as above an i.
  3. The basic unit of composition for an image produced by a device that prints text or graphics on paper:

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  1. A tiny round mark made by or as if by a pointed instrument; a spot.
  2. Such a mark used in orthography, as above an i.
  3. The basic unit of composition for an image produced by a device that prints text or graphics on paper:

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• dash

  1. To move with haste; rush:
  2. To strike violently; smash:
  3. To break or smash by striking violently:

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  1. To move with haste; rush:
  2. To strike violently; smash:
  3. To break or smash by striking violently:

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• dab

  1. To apply with short poking strokes:
  2. To cover lightly with or as if with a moist substance:
  3. To rub or pat (something) lightly:

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  1. To apply with short poking strokes:
  2. To cover lightly with or as if with a moist substance:
  3. To rub or pat (something) lightly:

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• crumb

  1. A very small piece broken from a baked item, such as a cookie, cake, or bread.
  2. A small fragment, scrap, or portion:
  3. The soft inner portion of bread.

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  1. A very small piece broken from a baked item, such as a cookie, cake, or bread.
  2. A small fragment, scrap, or portion:
  3. The soft inner portion of bread.

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• bit

  1. A small portion, degree, or amount:
  2. A brief amount of time; a moment:
  3. A short scene or episode in a theatrical performance.

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  1. A small portion, degree, or amount:
  2. A brief amount of time; a moment:
  3. A short scene or episode in a theatrical performance.

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The act of dropping from a height

• fall

  1. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity:
  2. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position:
  3. To lose an upright or erect position suddenly:

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  1. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity:
  2. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position:
  3. To lose an upright or erect position suddenly:

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• descent

  1. The act or an instance of descending:
  2. A way down:
  3. A downward incline or passage; a slope:

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  1. The act or an instance of descending:
  2. A way down:
  3. A downward incline or passage; a slope:

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A usually swift downward trend, as in prices

• tumble

  1. To perform acrobatic feats such as somersaults, rolls, or twists.
  2. To fall, roll, or move end over end:
  3. To spill, roll out, or emerge in confusion or disorder:

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  1. To perform acrobatic feats such as somersaults, rolls, or twists.
  2. To fall, roll, or move end over end:
  3. To spill, roll out, or emerge in confusion or disorder:

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• slump

  1. To fall or sink heavily; collapse:
  2. To droop, as in sitting or standing; slouch.
  3. To decline suddenly; fall off:

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  1. To fall or sink heavily; collapse:
  2. To droop, as in sitting or standing; slouch.
  3. To decline suddenly; fall off:

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• slide

  1. To move over a surface while maintaining smooth continuous contact.
  2. To participate in a sport that involves such movement:
  3. To lose a secure footing or positioning; slip:

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  1. To move over a surface while maintaining smooth continuous contact.
  2. To participate in a sport that involves such movement:
  3. To lose a secure footing or positioning; slip:

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• skid

  1. The action of sliding or slipping over a surface, often sideways.
  2. A plank, log, or timber, usually one of a pair, used as a support or as a track for sliding or rolling heavy objects.
  3. A pallet for loading or handling goods, especially one having solid sideboards and no bottom.

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  1. The action of sliding or slipping over a surface, often sideways.
  2. A plank, log, or timber, usually one of a pair, used as a support or as a track for sliding or rolling heavy objects.
  3. A pallet for loading or handling goods, especially one having solid sideboards and no bottom.

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• plunge

  1. To dive, jump, or throw oneself:
  2. To fall rapidly:
  3. To devote oneself to or undertake an activity earnestly or wholeheartedly:

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  1. To dive, jump, or throw oneself:
  2. To fall rapidly:
  3. To devote oneself to or undertake an activity earnestly or wholeheartedly:

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• nosedive

  1. A very steep dive of an aircraft.
  2. A sudden, swift drop or plunge:

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  1. A very steep dive of an aircraft.
  2. A sudden, swift drop or plunge:

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• fall

  1. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity:
  2. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position:
  3. To lose an upright or erect position suddenly:

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  1. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity:
  2. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position:
  3. To lose an upright or erect position suddenly:

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• drop-off

  1. A steep or abrupt downward slope.
  2. A noticeable decrease:
  3. A designated place where people or things can be left:

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  1. A steep or abrupt downward slope.
  2. A noticeable decrease:
  3. A designated place where people or things can be left:

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• downturn

  1. A tendency downward, especially in business or economic activity.

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  1. A tendency downward, especially in business or economic activity.

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• downtrend

  1. A downward trend; a downturn.

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  1. A downward trend; a downturn.

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• downswing

  1. A swing downward, as of a golf club.
  2. A decline, as of a business.

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  1. A swing downward, as of a golf club.
  2. A decline, as of a business.

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• downslide

  1. A downward course; a decline:

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  1. A downward course; a decline:

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• dive

  1. To plunge, especially headfirst, into water.
  2. To execute a dive in athletic competition.
  3. To participate in the sport of competitive diving.

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  1. To plunge, especially headfirst, into water.
  2. To execute a dive in athletic competition.
  3. To participate in the sport of competitive diving.

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• dip

  1. To plunge briefly into a liquid, as in order to wet, coat, or saturate.
  2. To color or dye by immersing:
  3. To immerse (a sheep or other animal) in a disinfectant solution.

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  1. To plunge briefly into a liquid, as in order to wet, coat, or saturate.
  2. To color or dye by immersing:
  3. To immerse (a sheep or other animal) in a disinfectant solution.

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• descent

  1. The act or an instance of descending:
  2. A way down:
  3. A downward incline or passage; a slope:

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  1. The act or an instance of descending:
  2. A way down:
  3. A downward incline or passage; a slope:

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• decline

  1. To express polite refusal:
  2. To slope downward; descend:
  3. To bend downward; droop:

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  1. To express polite refusal:
  2. To slope downward; descend:
  3. To bend downward; droop:

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The extent or measurement downward from a surface

• depth

  1. The condition or quality of being deep.
  2. The extent, measurement, or dimension downward, backward, or inward:
  3. The measurement or sense of distance from an observation point, such as linear perspective in painting.

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  1. The condition or quality of being deep.
  2. The extent, measurement, or dimension downward, backward, or inward:
  3. The measurement or sense of distance from an observation point, such as linear perspective in painting.

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• deepness

  1. The state or quality of being deep (either physically or metaphorically)

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  1. The state or quality of being deep (either physically or metaphorically)

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A downward slope or distance

• pitch

  1. Any of various thick, dark, sticky substances obtained from the distillation residue of coal tar, wood tar, or petroleum and used for waterproofing, roofing, caulking, and paving.
  2. Any of various natural bitumens, such as mineral pitch or asphalt.
  3. A resin derived from the sap of various coniferous trees, as the pines.

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  1. Any of various thick, dark, sticky substances obtained from the distillation residue of coal tar, wood tar, or petroleum and used for waterproofing, roofing, caulking, and paving.
  2. Any of various natural bitumens, such as mineral pitch or asphalt.
  3. A resin derived from the sap of various coniferous trees, as the pines.

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• fall

  1. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity:
  2. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position:
  3. To lose an upright or erect position suddenly:

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  1. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity:
  2. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position:
  3. To lose an upright or erect position suddenly:

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• descent

  1. The act or an instance of descending:
  2. A way down:
  3. A downward incline or passage; a slope:

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  1. The act or an instance of descending:
  2. A way down:
  3. A downward incline or passage; a slope:

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• declivity

  1. A downward slope, as of a hill.

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  1. A downward slope, as of a hill.

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• decline

  1. To express polite refusal:
  2. To slope downward; descend:
  3. To bend downward; droop:

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  1. To express polite refusal:
  2. To slope downward; descend:
  3. To bend downward; droop:

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A dominating position, as in a conflict

• jump

  1. To propel oneself upward or over a distance in single quick motion or series of such motions.
  2. To move suddenly and in one motion:
  3. To move involuntarily, as in surprise:

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  1. To propel oneself upward or over a distance in single quick motion or series of such motions.
  2. To move suddenly and in one motion:
  3. To move involuntarily, as in surprise:

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• inside track

  1. An advantageous position, as in a competition.
  2. The path next to the inner rail in a curved racetrack.

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  1. An advantageous position, as in a competition.
  2. The path next to the inner rail in a curved racetrack.

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• vantage

  1. An advantage in a competition or conflict; superiority.
  2. A position, condition, or opportunity that is likely to provide superiority or an advantage.
  3. A vantage point.

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  1. An advantage in a competition or conflict; superiority.
  2. A position, condition, or opportunity that is likely to provide superiority or an advantage.
  3. A vantage point.

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• upper hand

  1. A position of control or advantage.

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  1. A position of control or advantage.

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• superiority

  1. the state or quality of being superior, or higher, greater, better, etc.
  2. an instance of this

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  1. the state or quality of being superior, or higher, greater, better, etc.
  2. an instance of this

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• edge

  1. A thin, sharpened side, as of the blade of a cutting instrument.
  2. The degree of sharpness of a cutting blade.
  3. A penetrating, incisive quality:

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  1. A thin, sharpened side, as of the blade of a cutting instrument.
  2. The degree of sharpness of a cutting blade.
  3. A penetrating, incisive quality:

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• draw

  1. To cause to move after or toward one by applying continuous force; drag:
  2. To cause to move in a given direction or to a given position, as by leading:
  3. To move or pull so as to cover or uncover something:

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  1. To cause to move after or toward one by applying continuous force; drag:
  2. To cause to move in a given direction or to a given position, as by leading:
  3. To move or pull so as to cover or uncover something:

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• bulge

  1. A protruding part; an outward curve or swelling.
  2. A bilge.
  3. A sudden, usually temporary increase in number or quantity:

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  1. A protruding part; an outward curve or swelling.
  2. A bilge.
  3. A sudden, usually temporary increase in number or quantity:

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• better

  1. Greater in excellence or higher in quality.
  2. More useful, suitable, or desirable:
  3. More highly skilled or adept:

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  1. Greater in excellence or higher in quality.
  2. More useful, suitable, or desirable:
  3. More highly skilled or adept:

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• advantage

  1. A beneficial factor or combination of factors:
  2. Benefit or profit; gain:
  3. A relatively favorable position; superiority of means:

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  1. A beneficial factor or combination of factors:
  2. Benefit or profit; gain:
  3. A relatively favorable position; superiority of means:

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To go from a more erect posture to a less erect posture

• slump

  1. To fall or sink heavily; collapse:
  2. To droop, as in sitting or standing; slouch.
  3. To decline suddenly; fall off:

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  1. To fall or sink heavily; collapse:
  2. To droop, as in sitting or standing; slouch.
  3. To decline suddenly; fall off:

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• sink

  1. To go below the surface of water or another liquid:
  2. To descend to the bottom of a body of water or other liquid:
  3. To fall or drop to a lower level, especially to go down slowly or in stages:

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  1. To go below the surface of water or another liquid:
  2. To descend to the bottom of a body of water or other liquid:
  3. To fall or drop to a lower level, especially to go down slowly or in stages:

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• fall

  1. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity:
  2. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position:
  3. To lose an upright or erect position suddenly:

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  1. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity:
  2. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position:
  3. To lose an upright or erect position suddenly:

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To undergo a sharp, rapid descent in value or price

• tumble

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• slump

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• skid

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• sink

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• plunge

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• plummet

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• nose-dive

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• fall

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• dive

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To slope downward

• sink

  1. To go below the surface of water or another liquid:
  2. To descend to the bottom of a body of water or other liquid:
  3. To fall or drop to a lower level, especially to go down slowly or in stages:

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  1. To go below the surface of water or another liquid:
  2. To descend to the bottom of a body of water or other liquid:
  3. To fall or drop to a lower level, especially to go down slowly or in stages:

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• pitch

  1. Any of various thick, dark, sticky substances obtained from the distillation residue of coal tar, wood tar, or petroleum and used for waterproofing, roofing, caulking, and paving.
  2. Any of various natural bitumens, such as mineral pitch or asphalt.
  3. A resin derived from the sap of various coniferous trees, as the pines.

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  1. Any of various thick, dark, sticky substances obtained from the distillation residue of coal tar, wood tar, or petroleum and used for waterproofing, roofing, caulking, and paving.
  2. Any of various natural bitumens, such as mineral pitch or asphalt.
  3. A resin derived from the sap of various coniferous trees, as the pines.

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• fall

  1. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity:
  2. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position:
  3. To lose an upright or erect position suddenly:

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  1. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity:
  2. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position:
  3. To lose an upright or erect position suddenly:

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• dip

  1. To plunge briefly into a liquid, as in order to wet, coat, or saturate.
  2. To color or dye by immersing:
  3. To immerse (a sheep or other animal) in a disinfectant solution.

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  1. To plunge briefly into a liquid, as in order to wet, coat, or saturate.
  2. To color or dye by immersing:
  3. To immerse (a sheep or other animal) in a disinfectant solution.

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• descend

  1. To move from a higher to a lower place; come or go down.
  2. To slope, extend, or incline downward:
  3. To be related by genetic descent from an individual or individuals in a previous generation:

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  1. To move from a higher to a lower place; come or go down.
  2. To slope, extend, or incline downward:
  3. To be related by genetic descent from an individual or individuals in a previous generation:

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• decline

  1. To express polite refusal:
  2. To slope downward; descend:
  3. To bend downward; droop:

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  1. To express polite refusal:
  2. To slope downward; descend:
  3. To bend downward; droop:

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To cause to fall, as from a shot or blow

• deck

  1. A platform extending horizontally from one side of a ship to the other.
  2. A platform or surface likened to a ship's deck.
  3. A roofless, floored structure, typically with a railing, that adjoins a house.

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  1. A platform extending horizontally from one side of a ship to the other.
  2. A platform or surface likened to a ship's deck.
  3. A roofless, floored structure, typically with a railing, that adjoins a house.

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• throw

  1. To propel through the air with a motion of the hand or arm.
  2. To propel or discharge into the air by any means:
  3. To cause to move with great force or speed; propel or displace:

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  1. To propel through the air with a motion of the hand or arm.
  2. To propel or discharge into the air by any means:
  3. To cause to move with great force or speed; propel or displace:

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• strike down

  1. to cause to suddenly die
  2. to knock down
  3. to invalidate

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  1. to cause to suddenly die
  2. to knock down
  3. to invalidate

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• prostrate

  1. To put or throw flat with the face down, as in submission or adoration:
  2. To cause to lie flat:
  3. To reduce to extreme weakness or incapacitation; overcome:

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  1. To put or throw flat with the face down, as in submission or adoration:
  2. To cause to lie flat:
  3. To reduce to extreme weakness or incapacitation; overcome:

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• level

  1. Relative position or rank on a scale:
  2. A relative degree, as of achievement, intensity, or concentration:
  3. A natural or proper position, place, or stage:

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  1. Relative position or rank on a scale:
  2. A relative degree, as of achievement, intensity, or concentration:
  3. A natural or proper position, place, or stage:

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• knock down

  1. To hit or knock (something), intentionally or accidentally, so that it falls
  2. To demolish.
  3. At an auction, to declare (something) sold with a blow from the gavel.

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  1. To hit or knock (something), intentionally or accidentally, so that it falls
  2. To demolish.
  3. At an auction, to declare (something) sold with a blow from the gavel.

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• ground

  1. The solid surface of the earth.
  2. The floor of a body of water, especially the sea.
  3. Soil; earth:

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  1. The solid surface of the earth.
  2. The floor of a body of water, especially the sea.
  3. Soil; earth:

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• floor

  1. The surface of a room on which one stands.
  2. The lower or supporting surface of a structure.
  3. A story or level of a building.

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  1. The surface of a room on which one stands.
  2. The lower or supporting surface of a structure.
  3. A story or level of a building.

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• flatten

  1. To make flat or flatter.
  2. To knock down; lay low:
  3. To become flat or flatter.

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  1. To make flat or flatter.
  2. To knock down; lay low:
  3. To become flat or flatter.

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• fell

  1. To cause to fall by striking; cut or knock down:
  2. To kill:
  3. To sew or finish (a seam) with the raw edges flattened, turned under, and stitched down.

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  1. To cause to fall by striking; cut or knock down:
  2. To kill:
  3. To sew or finish (a seam) with the raw edges flattened, turned under, and stitched down.

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• down

  1. From a higher to a lower place or position:
  2. Toward, to, or on the ground, floor, or bottom:
  3. Downstairs:

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  1. From a higher to a lower place or position:
  2. Toward, to, or on the ground, floor, or bottom:
  3. Downstairs:

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• cut down

  1. Used other than as an idiom: see cut,"Ž down.
  2. To bring down by cutting.
  3. (idiomatic) To insult, to belittle.

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  1. Used other than as an idiom: see cut,"Ž down.
  2. To bring down by cutting.
  3. (idiomatic) To insult, to belittle.

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• bring down

  1. To make a legitimate rulership lose their position of power.
  2. To reduce
  3. To make something, especially something flying, fall to the ground. Usually by firing a weapon of some kind.

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  1. To make a legitimate rulership lose their position of power.
  2. To reduce
  3. To make something, especially something flying, fall to the ground. Usually by firing a weapon of some kind.

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To cease consideration or treatment of

• skip

  1. To move by hopping on one foot and then the other.
  2. To leap lightly about.
  3. To bounce over or be deflected from a surface; skim or ricochet:

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  1. To move by hopping on one foot and then the other.
  2. To leap lightly about.
  3. To bounce over or be deflected from a surface; skim or ricochet:

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• give up

  1. A term used to describe a transaction between three brokers in which one does not use his/her name. For example, a broker receives a buy order that he or she can’t transact. The broker asks a second broker to handle the order. So the second broker buys the stock from a third broker on behalf of the first broker’s client. The transaction is recorded in the records of the firms and exchange as if the first broker was never involved. A term used to describe a transaction between three brokers in which one does not use his/her name. For example, a broker receives a buy order that he or she can’t transact. The broker asks a second broker to handle the order. So the second broker buys the stock from a third broker on behalf of the first broker’s client. The transaction is recorded in the records of the firms and exchange as if the first broker was never involved.

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  1. A term used to describe a transaction between three brokers in which one does not use his/her name. For example, a broker receives a buy order that he or she can’t transact. The broker asks a second broker to handle the order. So the second broker buys the stock from a third broker on behalf of the first broker’s client. The transaction is recorded in the records of the firms and exchange as if the first broker was never involved. A term used to describe a transaction between three brokers in which one does not use his/her name. For example, a broker receives a buy order that he or she can’t transact. The broker asks a second broker to handle the order. So the second broker buys the stock from a third broker on behalf of the first broker’s client. The transaction is recorded in the records of the firms and exchange as if the first broker was never involved.

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• give over

  1. (now rare) To give up, hand over, surrender (something).
  2. To entrust (something) to another.
  3. To devote or resign to a particular purpose or activity; to yield completely.

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  1. (now rare) To give up, hand over, surrender (something).
  2. To entrust (something) to another.
  3. To devote or resign to a particular purpose or activity; to yield completely.

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• dismiss

  1. To end the employment or service of; discharge.
  2. To direct or allow to leave:
  3. To stop considering; rid one's mind of; dispel:

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  1. To end the employment or service of; discharge.
  2. To direct or allow to leave:
  3. To stop considering; rid one's mind of; dispel:

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To take or leave out

• remove

  1. To move from a place or position occupied:
  2. To transfer or convey from one place to another:
  3. To take off:

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  1. To move from a place or position occupied:
  2. To transfer or convey from one place to another:
  3. To take off:

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• omit

  1. To fail to include or mention; leave out:
  2. To fail or neglect to do (something):
  3. To fail or neglect (to do something):

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  1. To fail to include or mention; leave out:
  2. To fail or neglect to do (something):
  3. To fail or neglect (to do something):

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• eliminate

  1. To get rid of; remove:
  2. To leave out or omit from consideration; reject:
  3. To remove from consideration by defeating, as in a contest.

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  1. To get rid of; remove:
  2. To leave out or omit from consideration; reject:
  3. To remove from consideration by defeating, as in a contest.

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To suffer the loss of

• lose

  1. To be unsuccessful in retaining possession of; mislay:
  2. To be deprived of (something one has had):
  3. To be left alone or desolate because of the death of:

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  1. To be unsuccessful in retaining possession of; mislay:
  2. To be deprived of (something one has had):
  3. To be left alone or desolate because of the death of:

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• forfeit

  1. To lose or give up (something) on account of an offense, error, or failure to fulfill an agreement:
  2. To subject to seizure as a forfeit.
  3. Something that is lost or given up on account of an offense, error, or failure to fulfill an agreement.

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  1. To lose or give up (something) on account of an offense, error, or failure to fulfill an agreement:
  2. To subject to seizure as a forfeit.
  3. Something that is lost or given up on account of an offense, error, or failure to fulfill an agreement.

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To suddenly lose all health or strength

• conk out

  1. (intransitive, informal) to fall fast asleep; to sleep soundly
  2. (intransitive, informal) to stop functioning
  3. (intransitive, informal) to die

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  1. (intransitive, informal) to fall fast asleep; to sleep soundly
  2. (intransitive, informal) to stop functioning
  3. (intransitive, informal) to die

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• crack up

  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To laugh heartily.
  2. (idiomatic) To cause to laugh heartily
  3. (intransitive, idiomatic) To become insane; to suffer a mental breakdown.

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  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To laugh heartily.
  2. (idiomatic) To cause to laugh heartily
  3. (intransitive, idiomatic) To become insane; to suffer a mental breakdown.

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• succumb

  1. To submit to an overpowering force or yield to an overwhelming desire; give up or give in.
  2. To die, especially from a disease or injury.

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  1. To submit to an overpowering force or yield to an overwhelming desire; give up or give in.
  2. To die, especially from a disease or injury.

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• give out

  1. (transtive) To announce (a hymn) to be sung; to read out (the words) for the congregation to sing
  2. To put forth, utter (prayers).
  3. To issue; to distribute.

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  1. (transtive) To announce (a hymn) to be sung; to read out (the words) for the congregation to sing
  2. To put forth, utter (prayers).
  3. To issue; to distribute.

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• crack

  1. To break without complete separation of parts:
  2. To break or snap apart:
  3. To make a sharp snapping sound:

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  1. To break without complete separation of parts:
  2. To break or snap apart:
  3. To make a sharp snapping sound:

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• collapse

  1. To fall down or inward suddenly; cave in.
  2. To break down suddenly in strength or health and thereby cease to function:
  3. To fold compactly:

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  1. To fall down or inward suddenly; cave in.
  2. To break down suddenly in strength or health and thereby cease to function:
  3. To fold compactly:

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• cave in

  1. A collapse, as of a tunnel or structure.
  2. A place where a cave-in has occurred.
  3. An act or instance of ceasing opposition or resistance:

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  1. A collapse, as of a tunnel or structure.
  2. A place where a cave-in has occurred.
  3. An act or instance of ceasing opposition or resistance:

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• break

  1. To cause to separate into pieces suddenly or violently; smash.
  2. To divide into pieces, as by bending or cutting:
  3. To separate into components or parts:

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  1. To cause to separate into pieces suddenly or violently; smash.
  2. To divide into pieces, as by bending or cutting:
  3. To separate into components or parts:

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To cease living

• kick off

  1. (intransitive) To make the first kick in a game or part of a game.
  2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To start; to launch.
  3. To dismiss; to expel; to remove from a position.

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  1. (intransitive) To make the first kick in a game or part of a game.
  2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To start; to launch.
  3. To dismiss; to expel; to remove from a position.

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• kick in

  1. To kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards.
  2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To start or connect suddenly.
  3. (intransitive, idiomatic) To contribute, especially to a collection of money.

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  1. To kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards.
  2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To start or connect suddenly.
  3. (intransitive, idiomatic) To contribute, especially to a collection of money.

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• croak

  1. A low hoarse sound, as that characteristic of a frog or a raven.
  2. To utter in a low hoarse sound.
  3. To kill.

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  1. A low hoarse sound, as that characteristic of a frog or a raven.
  2. To utter in a low hoarse sound.
  3. To kill.

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• check out

  1. (intransitive) To confirm and pay for goods and services at a facility (e.g.: supermarket, online store, hotel) when leaving.
  2. To withdraw (an item), as from a library, and have the withdrawal recorded.
  3. To record (someone) as leaving the premises or as taking something therefrom, as from a library or shop.

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  1. (intransitive) To confirm and pay for goods and services at a facility (e.g.: supermarket, online store, hotel) when leaving.
  2. To withdraw (an item), as from a library, and have the withdrawal recorded.
  3. To record (someone) as leaving the premises or as taking something therefrom, as from a library or shop.

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• pop off

  1. a person who talks carelessly, emotionally, or angrily, esp. in a sudden outburst

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  1. a person who talks carelessly, emotionally, or angrily, esp. in a sudden outburst

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• succumb

  1. To submit to an overpowering force or yield to an overwhelming desire; give up or give in.
  2. To die, especially from a disease or injury.

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  1. To submit to an overpowering force or yield to an overwhelming desire; give up or give in.
  2. To die, especially from a disease or injury.

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• perish

  1. To die or be destroyed, especially in a violent or untimely manner:
  2. To pass from existence; disappear gradually:
  3. To spoil or deteriorate.

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  1. To die or be destroyed, especially in a violent or untimely manner:
  2. To pass from existence; disappear gradually:
  3. To spoil or deteriorate.

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• pass

  1. To move on or ahead; proceed:
  2. To extend; run:
  3. To move by or in front of something:

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  1. To move on or ahead; proceed:
  2. To extend; run:
  3. To move by or in front of something:

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• pass away

  1. (euphemistic) To die.

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  1. (euphemistic) To die.

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• go

  1. To move or travel; proceed:
  2. To move away from a place; depart:
  3. To pursue a certain course:

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  1. To move or travel; proceed:
  2. To move away from a place; depart:
  3. To pursue a certain course:

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• expire

  1. To come to an end; terminate:
  2. To breathe one's last breath; die:
  3. To exhale; breathe out.

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  1. To come to an end; terminate:
  2. To breathe one's last breath; die:
  3. To exhale; breathe out.

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• die

  1. To cease living; become dead; expire.
  2. To cease existing, especially by degrees; fade:
  3. To experience an agony or suffering suggestive of that of death:

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  1. To cease living; become dead; expire.
  2. To cease existing, especially by degrees; fade:
  3. To experience an agony or suffering suggestive of that of death:

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• depart

  1. To go away; leave:
  2. To die.
  3. To vary, as from a regular course; deviate:

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  1. To go away; leave:
  2. To die.
  3. To vary, as from a regular course; deviate:

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• demise

  1. Death.
  2. The end of existence or activity; termination:
  3. Transfer of an estate by lease or will.

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  1. Death.
  2. The end of existence or activity; termination:
  3. Transfer of an estate by lease or will.

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• decease

  1. To die.
  2. The act of dying; death.

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  1. To die.
  2. The act of dying; death.

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To end the employment or service of

• sack

  1. A bag, especially one made of strong material for holding grain or objects in bulk.
  2. The amount that a sack can hold:
  3. A short loose-fitting garment for women and children.

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  1. A bag, especially one made of strong material for holding grain or objects in bulk.
  2. The amount that a sack can hold:
  3. A short loose-fitting garment for women and children.

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• can

  1. Used to indicate physical or mental ability:
  2. Used to indicate possession of a specified power, right, or privilege:
  3. Used to indicate possession of a specified capability or skill:

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  1. Used to indicate physical or mental ability:
  2. Used to indicate possession of a specified power, right, or privilege:
  3. Used to indicate possession of a specified capability or skill:

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• bounce

  1. To rebound after having struck an object or a surface.
  2. To move jerkily; bump:
  3. To bound:

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  1. To rebound after having struck an object or a surface.
  2. To move jerkily; bump:
  3. To bound: