Down, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Downed (dound); p. pr. & vb. n.Downing.] To cause to go down; to make descend; to put down; to overthrow, as in wrestling; hence, to subdue; to bring down. “To down proud hearts.” Sir P. Sidney.
I remember how you downed Beauclerk and Hamilton, the wits, once at our house. Madame D'Arblay.