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

He called this a "battle-tested ground-based air defence missile system that has already proved highly effective for UK forces taking down drones in the region".

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

For taking down the No. 1 seed and steering her team to the championship in one of America’s toughest girls’ basketball divisions, Komaki has been selected The Times’ coach of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

She moved slowly around the room in her stockinged feet, taking down the scrubbed pans from the wall, building up the fire, washing the grit from the collards.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers