Question 1

What does "come down upon" mean?

Accepted Answer

to criticize or condemn someone harshly

Question 2

How do you use "come down upon" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Editorial writers came down upon the minister after the scandal.

Question 3

Is "come down upon" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"come down upon" is formal — used mainly in written or official contexts. This is much less common than 'come down on' and sounds more formal, literary, or old-fashioned in some contexts.

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