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take 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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It took legal action to take down 13 of the company’s business domains and shut down dozens of servers Ipidea used to run its residential proxy network.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

His list of potential threats include cyber attacks which "could take down the national grid", disrupting all aspects of modern life.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

It is also deploying Wildcat helicopters equipped with Martlet missiles that can take down drones.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

It was not immediately clear what role, if any, U.S. authorities had in the operation to take down Oseguera.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

“Ready, Sidekick Sosie. Let’s go take down an evil corporation.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray