takedown

or take-down

[ teyk-doun ]
/ ˈteɪkˌdaʊn /
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adjective

made or constructed so as to be easily dismantled or disassembled.
Finance. takeout(def 8).

noun

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Origin of takedown

First recorded in 1890–95; adj., noun use of verb phrase take down

Words nearby takedown

take-no-prisoners, take-up, take-up reel, takeaway, takeback, takedown, takelma, taken, taken aback, taken with, be, takeoff
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Words related to takedown

opprobrium, injustice, insult, criticism, comment, judgment, appraisal, examination, editorial, commentary, assessment, obloquy, grievance, affront, slight, slur, taunt, dishonor, discourtesy, slap

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