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takedown

[teyk-doun] / ˈteɪkˌdaʊn /
NOUN
critique
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appraisal assessment comment commentary criticism editorial examination judgment
STRONG
exposition flak notice pan rap rave review slam slap study zapper
WEAK
putdown reviewal write-up
Antonyms
STRONG
compliment flattery praise
NOUN
lampoon
Synonyms
STRONG
burlesque caricature invective pasquinade pastiche ridicule roast skit squib takeoff
WEAK
pasquil send-up
Antonyms
STRONG
flattery praise

Example Sentences

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Gen. Rob Bonta last week announced arrests in a $267-million hospice takedown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Evloev was predicted to grapple with Murphy but it was not until the third round, with the Briton gaining the upper hand in the striking, that he attempted his first takedown.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

But he warned that the parameters for takedown are broad and open to interpretation.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Judge Richard Leon issued his legal takedown late last week, and it deserves more attention as a defense of free speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Complete takedown of Trey, my brother, King of the Basketball Court.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes