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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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Russo himself can’t believe Columbus took down its statue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Remember it was Asia’s financial turmoil that ultimately took down Swissair in 2001.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

She took down the post after union veterans accused her of tarnishing the movement, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Karume says he removed the video of Kalekye because she left a comment underneath it and also took down another woman's video after she asked him to.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“But you moved everything. Can’t you work in here without changing everything? You even took down her records. Why would you do that?”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy