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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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In the Ackman-verse, where the Pershing Square Capital founder has bet billions of dollars on and against companies including Hilton and Google parent Alphabet, the focus of his social media takedown might appear downright picayune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

And anything less than a takedown would be considered a failure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

The takedown earned praise from Joe Rogan, who voted for Trump and called Dillon the “greatest ranter that has ever lived.”

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

The latest release accelerated the public takedown of several powerful figures named in the files, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles in October following intense scrutiny of his links to Epstein.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

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

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