bring down vs incline

incline vs bring down

bring down is not a noun while incline is a noun.

bring down and incline both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bring down	No	No	Yes	No
incline	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, incline is a hyponym of bring down; that is, incline is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bring down:

bring down: move something or somebody to a lower position
incline: lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow

Other hyponyms of bring down include reef, depress, dip.

bring down (noun)	incline (noun)
	an inclined surface connecting two levels
	an elevated geological formation

bring down (verb)	incline (verb)
cut down on; make a reduction in	make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
impose something unpleasant	feel favorably disposed or willing
cause to be enthusiastic	be at an angle
cause to come to the ground	lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
move something or somebody to a lower position	bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
cause the downfall of; of rulers	have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

Difference between bring down and incline

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