descend vs bring down

descend and bring down both are verbs.

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

descend (verb)	bring down (verb)
come as if by falling	cut down on; make a reduction in
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way	impose something unpleasant
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity	cause to be enthusiastic
come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example	cause to come to the ground
	move something or somebody to a lower position
	cause the downfall of; of rulers