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English 2 senses of the word takedown:
NOUNeventtakedown(amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position
communicationtakedown, put-down, squelch, squelchera crushing remark
Englishtakedown: 2 senses noun 1, event
Meaning(amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position.
Example"a takedown counts two points"
Categorywrestling, rassling, grapplingThe sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
Part ofwrestling matchA match between wrestlers
Broaderfall, pinWhen a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
Englishtakedown: 2 senses noun 2, communication
MeaningA crushing remark.
Synonymsput-down, squelch, squelcher
Broaderderisioncontemptuous laughter
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
Spanishaplastar, derrota, golpe bajo, golpe decisivo
Verbstake downreduce in worth or character, usually verbally

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