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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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Writing on GitHub, the programmer said the effort was aimed at keeping the information available without risking a takedown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Buffett’s most detailed takedown of gold was in Berkshire Hathaway’s 2011 shareholder letter, not long after another strong run for the yellow metal’s price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 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 public takedown she’d executed on him, if anything, would embolden Toby—make him like her more.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss