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Antonyms for called down


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kawl
Phonetic Transcription : kɔl



Definition of called down

Origin :
  • early 14c., from call (v.). Sense of "a short formal visit" is from 1862.
  • As in reproach : verb find fault with
  • As in vilify : verb criticize very harshly
  • As in berate : verb criticize hatefully
  • As in chasten : verb correct, humiliate
  • As in chide : verb criticize, lecture
  • As in condemn : verb blame, convict
  • As in admonish : verb warn, strongly criticize
Example sentences :
  • "Hello yourself and see how you like it," the mascot of the Ravens called down.
  • Extract from : « Pee-wee Harris » by Percy Keese Fitzhugh
  • Gaspare went out into the passage and called down the stairs.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • They called down to Madame Gaudron to ask her if she could squeeze her belly through.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • "Look, there's Madame Boche," he suddenly exclaimed and called down to her.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • He shouted, and cursed, and called down God's vengeance on Spurling.
  • Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson
  • Then she heard a door open and Ellery's voice, as he called down the stairs.
  • Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "It's wonderful luck to find you here," he called down to her.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • I called down, "The first one who comes through will be shot."
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 » by Various
  • Hans was called down to eat, and Bart took his place while he was below.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Cruise » by Burt L. Standish
  • She called down the kitchen stairs to the landlady, but received no answer.
  • Extract from : « All Roads Lead to Calvary » by Jerome K. Jerome

Synonyms for called down

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