TAKE DOWN Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

take down

verb

as in to humiliate

to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes there's no need to take us down by making fun of our clothes

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as in to knock down

to take apart electricians will take down all the lights for the set after the play has finished its run

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as in to record

to make a written note of took down the customer's contact information

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Recent Examples of take down The many action sequences in which Mando battles water monsters and takes down land vehicles reminiscent of Imperial walkers give you a jolt. —

James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026 The president eventually took down the post after facing a torrent of criticism from people across the political sphere. —

Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Forbes was taken down by then-Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay in the skirmish. —

Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 May 2026 One was from the penalty spot in the 54th minute after Yazmeen Ryan was taken down on a run toward the byline. —

Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for take down

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Less than a week after that defeat, Arteta was rapidly thrust into his first ever managerial role at the club Guardiola had just humiliated, taking over at Arsenal and becoming the youngest manager in the league.

— Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Black athletes were welcome at white institutions only once those colleges and universities were humiliated into recruiting them.

— Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026