'To live down' definitions:

Definition of 'To live down'

From: GCIDE
  • Live \Live\ (l[i^]v), v. t.
  • 1. To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually; as, to live an idle or a useful life. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To act habitually in conformity with; to practice. [1913 Webster]
  • To live the Gospel. --Foxe. [1913 Webster]
  • To live down, to live so as to subdue or refute; as, to live down slander. [1913 Webster]