Takedown (Noun)
Meaning 1
(amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position; "a takedown counts two points".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A crushing remark.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Usages
Examples
- Her biting takedown of the rival politician left the audience speechless.
- The comedian's takedown of the latest celebrity scandal was hilarious and ruthless.
- The actress's response to the critic's scathing review was a brilliant takedown.
- His witty takedown of the opponent's argument left the debate crowd cheering.
- The writer's sharp takedown of the industry's outdated practices sparked a heated discussion.