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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to record
to make a written note of
took down the customer's contact information
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of take down
Some are suggesting the curious timing of that decision is political, coming just days before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, weeks after the New Jersey drone hysteria, and days after a plane fighting the LA wildfires got taken down by a DJI drone.
—
Sean Hollister, The Verge, 15 Jan. 2025
Features like large teeth, domed skulls, and strong jaws and paws maximize their ability to take down strong, agile prey such as mountain goats.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
In exchange, Israel takes down Iran and its proxies.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The person was hurt on Beatties Ford Road behind where a fire truck was parked after responding to another wreck just before 5:30 p.m.
After a third crash, firefighters closed the road when the two-car wreck took down power lines.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for take down 
Sean Hollister, The Verge, 15 Jan. 2025
Features like large teeth, domed skulls, and strong jaws and paws maximize their ability to take down strong, agile prey such as mountain goats.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
In exchange, Israel takes down Iran and its proxies.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The person was hurt on Beatties Ford Road behind where a fire truck was parked after responding to another wreck just before 5:30 p.m.
After a third crash, firefighters closed the road when the two-car wreck took down power lines.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for take down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for take down
Verb
-
My neighbor invited me to dinner, then humiliated me in front of the other women Miss Manners: Strangers keep telling me distressing stories.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2025
-
The Ravens, particularly bruising runner Derrick Henry, humiliated the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The new test, which can detect both raw and cooked species, knocked down a typically five-day process to as little as two hours, according to Florida State University.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
-
Precious Achiuwa and Miles McBride each chipped in 14 points, Cameron Payne added 11, and Landry Shamet knocked down two key threes.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
After winning the show in 2005, Underwood received what was standard for Idol champions: a recording contract with Hollywood Records, including $125,000 upfront for beginning her first album, another $125,000 upon completion, and a $300,000 advance for album production.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
20 Jan. 2025
-
Richard Nixon recorded the lowest approval rating in history—24 percent—just before resigning in August 1974 amid the Watergate scandal.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Kennedy has already begun to discredit public health measures to counter bird flu.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
-
Revoking security clearances of Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton, and former intelligence officials who signed a letter discrediting the Hunter Biden laptop story.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The 29-year-old cofounder of the Atomwaffen Division, a neo-Nazi guerrilla organization that was responsible for five homicides and a number of bomb plots before the FBI dismantled it in 2020, Russell was arrested by federal agents in February 2023 along with his girlfriend, Sarah Clendaniel.—
Ali Winston,
WIRED,
29 Jan. 2025
-
Amid a flurry of executive actions President Trump is taking to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government, the Trump administration is also turning its attention to private companies and institutions.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Patrons will access their tickets by logging into their Ticketmaster account or using the Ticketmaster app.—
Monica Hooper,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Jan. 2025
-
The Biden administration banned logging and most road construction in most of the area in 2023.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Also, there’s something uniquely humbling about catching your gaze in the mirror after what felt like a great conversation with a potential professional connection, only to realize your teeth and mouth are stained purple from that glass of wine in your hand.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
-
Dani felt humbled, as if singled out by the heavens.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Over time, this disconnect leads to emotional isolation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
-
Its leaders are totally disconnected from scientific reality, from rational debate, from basic empathy.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near take down
Cite this Entry
“Take down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20down. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share