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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

After recent losses in trials related to social-media practices, the tech company begins taking down ads on its apps meant to attract eligible plaintiffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 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

Many fear that the strategy of taking down top leaders will only beget more fighting.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

She was out taking down the wash from the line when she saw Wash come ambling up the road.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez