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to mow down
[phrase form: mow]
01
to kill or cause harm to a large number of people, often through violent means
Example
Machine gun fire mowed down dozens of soldiers in a matter of minutes.
Snipers attempted to mow down civilians in the town square with targeted long-range rifle shots.
02
to make someone or something fall by hitting them with a vehicle
Example
The speeding driver mowed down a group of pedestrians crossing the street.
The tractor accidentally mowed down several saplings while navigating the field.