Meaning of the word "bring sb down" in English

What does "bring sb down" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bring sb down

US /brɪŋ sʌm.bə.di daʊn/
UK /brɪŋ sʌm.bə.di daʊn/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to make someone feel unhappy or depressed

Example:
Don't let his negativity bring you down.
The bad news really brought her down.
2.

to cause someone to lose power or status

Example:
The scandal threatened to bring down the government.
Their rivals tried to bring them down with false accusations.