takedown

A noun referring to the act of bringing someone to the ground from a standing position, especially in wrestling, or a critical remark that defeats an argument.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das das Zu-Boden-Bringen einer Person bezeichnet, besonders im Ringkampf, oder eine scharfe kritische Widerlegung eines Arguments.

1. Wrestling move B2 formal sport

   A technique used to bring an opponent from a standing position to the ground, typically in wrestling or martial arts.

   • He executed a perfect takedown in the first round.
   • The wrestler practiced his takedown technique for hours.
   • A quick takedown can change the momentum of a match.

   🇩🇪Takedown

   Synonyme: sweeptacklethrowtrip

2. Critical remark B2 informal

   A comment or statement that severely criticizes or humiliates someone.

   • Her speech was a brilliant takedown of the company's policies.
   • The comedian delivered a hilarious takedown of the politician.
   • His review was a brutal takedown of the film.

   🇩🇪Vernichtende Kritik

   Synonyme: attackbroadsidecondemnationcriticismdenunciationpanput-downroastslam

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