took 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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Ukraine's homegrown air defence network -- electronic jamming systems, anti-aircraft guns, helicopters and jets, and smaller interceptor drones -- took down all but 22 of the Russian drones.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The higher costs that took down Spirit are squeezing an entire industry, especially the budget carriers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Trump later took down the post, saying that he thought it was meant to show him as a doctor.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Fifth-seeded Palisades took down No. 1 Marina in Division IV and will travel to Santa Ana to play No. 2 Godinez Fundamental, which edged No. 3 Tulare Union, 41-39.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Zooey took down his foot from the window seat.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger