Meaning & use

Leveled

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Made flat or even, or brought something down to the ground.

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Workers leveled the ground before pouring the concrete foundation.

The storm leveled dozens of homes along the coast.

A note on using this word

Can also mean to direct criticism or an accusation at someone, as in 'leveled a charge against him'.

Words with a similar meaning

flattenedrazedevened

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Words with an opposite meaning

raised

Another way to use it

2. verb

Directed or aimed, especially a criticism or accusation.

Serious allegations were leveled against the company.

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