taking down

VERB

write down

Synonyms

WEAK

inscribe jot down make a note of minute note note down put on record record set down transcribe

Antonyms

WEAK

build up

VERB

humble

Synonyms

WEAK

deflate humiliate let down lower mortify pull down put down take apart

Antonyms

WEAK

build up

Example Sentences

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Dateline NBC’s ‘To Catch a Predator’ and host Chris Hansen were cheered for taking down sexual abusers of children.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

These marketplaces have been criticised for only taking down listings after problems are highlighted by the authorities, only for the same products to appear under different seller names.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The team’s previous best winning streak was built by taking down bottom-feeding teams including New Orleans, Utah and Dallas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“It’s logical, then, that participants have sought to adopt something of a more cautious stance, taking down risk exposures, cutting position sizes, and reducing the duration for which trades are held,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The voice on the radio faded, then came back up to full, static-filled volume as Z threw his weight into taking down the light.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau