In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined:
The judge came down heavily on the accused person in his judgement
- crashed heavily
- fell down headlong
- descended upon heavily
-
impose a stiff penalty
- crash-landed on
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
This option conveys the idea that the judge's decision or judgment was severe and imposing and likely involves a significant penalty or punishment for the accused person.