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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
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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
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3
as in to record
to make a written note of
took down the customer's contact information
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Recent Examples of take down
Sprinkles now joins a long list of companies ultimately taken down by private equity.
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Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
In its analysis, PURA found that, on the day of the accident, a tree took down two of three primary electrical phase wires at the driveway entrance to the Yale Golf Course.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
With Pete Golding calling the shots after being promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach, and most of the assistants sticking around, the Rebels blew out Tulane to open the playoff and took down mighty Georgia in the CFP quarterfinals.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
With Pete Golding calling the shots after being promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach and most of the assistants sticking around, the Rebels blew out Tulane to open the playoff and took down mighty Georgia in the CFP quarterfinals.
—John Marshall, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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And videotaping it to humiliate them.—
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She had never been arrested before and felt humiliated when her mugshot was plastered all over the news after her arrest.—
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Bringing this winner to dinner will leave everyone knocking down your door for more.—
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Other perennial favorites like the New Balance 550 Basketball Sneakers are sure to sell out quickly, with prices knocked down to just $47 from the original $110.—
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Protests have been recorded at 585 locations in 186 cities across all 31 provinces, the agency reported.—
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The win was recorded as the team's seventh fourth-quarter comeback victory this season.—
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In this case, focusing on a dress versus the altruistic work Turner is doing feels like an attempt to discredit that very noble work.—
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Continue reading … ‘COMPLETELY FAILED’ – CNN mocked for ‘effort to discredit’ Minnesota daycare fraud reporting.—
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Imagine a mayor who claimed to champion working people while dismantling protections against anti-Latino discrimination because of opposition to Mexico’s government.—
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Until those power structures are dismantled and Rodríguez's control is meaningfully reduced, Delgado said, Venezuelans will continue to live in fear and will not feel safe.—
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Kyan Franklin also logged 9 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals.—
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Defensive lineman Bobby Brown III (concussion) and linebacker Claudin Cherelus (calf/ankle) are among the two players who have logged limited participations this week in practice — and their attendance will be necessary for this defense to be at its best.—
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Hafley said Wednesday that having his name being mentioned as a head coaching candidate is flattering and humbling.—
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Both left office humbled, burdened with lousy poll numbers and facing a well of deep voter discontent.—
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Oh, and don’t forget to disconnect your garden hose.—
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
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“Take down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20down. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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