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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

But Weinstein, a chess ace known for taking down a JPMorgan Chase trader known as the “London Whale,” kept circling the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Telepatía singer Kali Uchis also announced she was taking down their collaboration, Crashing.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

My mom was taking down our hut, getting ready to move.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola