DOES IN Synonyms: 287 Similar and Opposite Words

does in

verb

present tense third-person singular of do in

as in destroys

to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of a business venture that was done in by poor planning

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as in kills

to deprive of life the early frost did in all of our tender plants

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as in assassinates

to put to death deliberately somebody did the old man in late last night

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as in wears

to use up all the physical energy of the long day of hard work really did me in

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as in squeezes

to rob by the use of trickery or threats too savvy an investor to be done in by preposterous claims of astronomical returns

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Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.

Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.

Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

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