takes down (Meaning)
takes down
disassemble, to lower without removing, constructed so as to be readily taken apart, to lower the spirit or vanity of, to write down, the action or an act of taking down, to record by mechanical means, to become seized or attacked especially by illness, something (such as a rifle) having takedown construction, to lower the spirit or pride of, to pull to pieces, to write down or record by mechanical means
Synonyms & Antonyms of takes down
Synonyms:
- confounds
- discountenances
- defames
- castigates
- disconcerts
- defiles
- cries down
- ridicules
- flusters
- fazes
- nonpluses
- slanders
- decries
- detracts
- denounces
- condemns
- nonplusses
- disparages
- writes off
- libels
- reprehends
- sinks
- minimizes
- maligns
- execrates
- belittles
- discomfits
- discounts
- mortifies
- abashes
- depreciates
- puts down
- affronts
Antonyms:
takes down Sentence Examples
- The heavy rainfall takes down the frail sapling, leaving it broken on the ground.
- The boxer takes down his opponent with a swift combination of punches.
- The flu epidemic takes down many students, forcing the school to close.
- The police take down the bank robbers in a dramatic chase.
- The hurricane takes down power lines, leaving the town in darkness.
- The tornado takes down entire houses, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.
- The spider takes down its prey with a sticky web.
- The lion takes down the zebra with a powerful swipe of its claws.
- The storm takes down the sail of the boat, leaving it adrift.
- The bully takes down the smaller child, causing fear and distress.
FAQs About the word takes down
disassemble, to lower without removing, constructed so as to be readily taken apart, to lower the spirit or vanity of, to write down, the action or an act of ta
humiliates, discredits, shames, smirches, diminishes, embarrasses, confuses, fouls, chastens, criticizes
touts, compliments, commends, plays up, applauds, boasts, acknowledges, extols, cites, lauds
The heavy rainfall takes down the frail sapling, leaving it broken on the ground.
The boxer takes down his opponent with a swift combination of punches.
The flu epidemic takes down many students, forcing the school to close.
The police take down the bank robbers in a dramatic chase.
