take down (Meaning)
take down (v)
move something or somebody to a lower position
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
tear down so as to make flat with the ground
make a written note of
Synonyms & Antonyms of take down
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- play up
- elevate
- play up
- cite
- aggrandize
- acknowledge
- highlight
- congratulate
- recognize
- compliment
- commend
- acclaim
- cheer
- deify
- salute
- exalt
- extol
- deify
- laud
- celebrate
- aggrandize
- decorate
- hail
- recognize
- extoll
- elevate
- acknowledge
- honor
- applaud
- honor
- highlight
- acclaim
- laud
- praise
- commend
- compliment
- applaud
- cite
- praise
- hail
- canonize
- boast
- eulogize
- congratulate
- tout
- decorate
- eulogize
- extol
- tout
- canonize
- cheer
- extoll
- celebrate
- salute
- exalt
- boast
take down Sentence Examples
- The police successfully took down the suspect after an intense chase.
- The strong winds and heavy rain took down several trees, blocking the roads.
- The reporter's exposé took down the corrupt politician, leading to his resignation.
- The antivirus software took down the malware, preventing it from infecting the computer.
- The defense attorney took down the prosecutor's star witness, discrediting their testimony.
- The boxer took down his opponent with a powerful uppercut, securing the victory.
- The developers took down the website for maintenance, fixing some bugs and improving its performance.
- The protesters took down the statue of the controversial historical figure, demanding accountability for past injustices.
- The landlord took down the tenant's belongings after they failed to pay rent.
- The wind took down the power lines, leaving thousands of homes without electricity.
FAQs About the word take down
move something or somebody to a lower position, reduce in worth or character, usually verbally, tear down so as to make flat with the ground, make a written not
discredit, humble,humiliate, write off, degrade, lower, insult, cheapen, rattle, diminish
play up, elevate, play up, cite, aggrandize, acknowledge, highlight, congratulate, recognize, compliment
The police successfully took down the suspect after an intense chase.
The strong winds and heavy rain took down several trees, blocking the roads.
The reporter's exposé took down the corrupt politician, leading to his resignation.
The antivirus software took down the malware, preventing it from infecting the computer.
