Gun down Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡən/ /ˈdaʊn
GUN-down
ɡˈʌn/ /dˈaʊn
gun-DOWN
Definition
To shoot and seriously injure or kill a person with a gun, often suddenly and intentionally.
Usage & Nuances
This is a violent, serious, and generally informal expression. It is typically used in news, crime stories, or dramatic contexts. Not formal; avoid in polite conversation. Often implies intention and suddenness.
Spanish: abatir a tiros - acribillarPortuguese (BR): matar a tiros - alvejarPortuguese (PT): abater a tiro - alvejarChinese (Simplified): 枪杀 - 枪击致死Chinese (Traditional): 槍殺 - 槍擊致死Hindi: गोली मारकर गिरा देनाArabic: إطلاق النار علىBengali: গুলি করে হত্যা করা - গুলি করে আহত করাRussian: застрелить - расстрелятьJapanese: 銃で撃ち殺す - 銃撃するVietnamese: bắn hạ - bắn chếtKorean: 총으로 쏴 죽이다 - 총격하다Turkish: silahla vurmak - silahla öldürmekUrdu: گولی مار کر ہلاک کرنا - گولی مارناIndonesian: bắn hạ - bắn chết
Example Sentences
The criminal tried to gun down the witnesses.
basic
He was gunned down in the street last night.
basic
The police gunned down the suspect during the chase.
basic
The gang gunned down their rival in broad daylight.
natural
No one expected him to be gunned down at such a young age.
natural
He threatened to gun down anyone who got in his way.
natural