take down

verb

Definition of take downnext
1
as in to humiliate
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes there's no need to take us down by making fun of our clothes

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2
as in to knock down
to take apart electricians will take down all the lights for the set after the play has finished its run

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3
as in to record
to make a written note of took down the customer's contact information

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Recent Examples of take down Denver was awarded a penalty after Dash defender Cate Hardin took down Ally Brazier in the box. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 13 July 2026 Boise took down Sacramento Republic 2-0 in front of 7,247 fans at Expo Idaho. — Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2026 Borges took down midfielder Kimmi Ascanio in the box, resulting in a penalty kick for the Wave (9-5-1) in the 86th minute, but Lia Godfrey’s shot from the spot hit the post. — Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 Borges took down midfielder Kimmi Ascanio in the box, resulting in a penalty kick for the Wave (9-5-1) in the 86th minute but Lia Godfrey's shot from the spot hit the post. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for take down
  1. humiliate
  2. knock down
  3. record
  4. discredit
  5. dismantle
  6. log
  7. humble
  8. disconnect
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  • The Iranians are now setting the terms of this conflict and are routinely humiliating the American president.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • One has to be willing to humiliate oneself in order to yodel, there is no spiritual bypass.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of humiliate
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  • Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed a Declaration of Disaster Emergency after severe storms damaged property, knocked down trees and more across the city Saturday.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • The huge animals knocked down bodies to the cobblestones, and stumbling runners caused several pileups during the 2½-minute run from the pen to the bullring where bullfighters would kill the bulls later in the day.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of knock down
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  • The numbers are consistent with the depressed transit levels recorded over recent days since negotiations fell apart.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Hugo Gonzalez recorded a double-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Celtics (3-1).
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of record
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  • Kiryl Pazniak, 49, who hosted a popular political show on YouTube, has been convicted on the charges of discrediting Belarus and forming an extremist organization, the group said — accusations widely used by authorities to stifle critical voices.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Green said earlier this year that Adebayo shouldn’t be underestimated and his 83-point game against Washington shouldn’t be discredited.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of discredit
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  • The Argentine captain, who dismantled England in the semifinal with two assists, is seeking a second World Cup title to further cement his legacy.
    — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026
  • Steve Forbes explains why Secretary of State Marco Rubio is right to commence a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of dismantle
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  • Catcher Drake Baldwin, second baseman Ozzie Albies, first baseman Matt Olson and closer Raisel Iglesias all logged time in the league’s 96th event.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • On July 1, more than a year after Tromp accepted a job out of state, Board of Education members logged onto their laptops and appeared on Zoom to take a vote on the candidate who would come to replace Tromp.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
Definition of log
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  • That is exactly the type of humbling experience that is important for actors.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • Watching a mother turtle haul herself ashore under a canopy of stars to lay her eggs is a truly primal and humbling sight.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of humble
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  • Trust becomes difficult when AI systems are disconnected from the operational realities they're expected to influence.
    — Dave Link, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Rather than accelerating execution, this growing network of stakeholders and disconnected AI tools is increasing operational complexity and extending delivery timelines.
    — Jamie Garverick, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of disconnect

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