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takedown

[teyk-doun] / ˈteɪkˌdaʊn /
NOUN
critique
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appraisal assessment comment commentary criticism editorial examination judgment
STRONG
exposition flak notice pan rap rave review slam slap study zapper
WEAK
putdown reviewal write-up
Antonyms
STRONG
compliment flattery praise
NOUN
lampoon
Synonyms
STRONG
burlesque caricature invective pasquinade pastiche ridicule roast skit squib takeoff
WEAK
pasquil send-up
Antonyms
STRONG
flattery praise

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Gen. Rob Bonta last week announced arrests in a $267-million hospice takedown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The press release announcing the takedown thanked Brundage’s company, Synthient, among others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But he warned that the parameters for takedown are broad and open to interpretation.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The takedown earned praise from Joe Rogan, who voted for Trump and called Dillon the “greatest ranter that has ever lived.”

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

Complete takedown of Trey, my brother, King of the Basketball Court.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes