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takedowns

/ˈteɪkdaʊnz/

Meanings
noun
A taking down: the arrest of a suspect by a police officer.

Examples :

"The news reported several takedowns of suspected gang members in the city last night. "
police action law

Related Words

Illustration wrestling

wrestling verb

/ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/

To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest

"The two brothers were wrestling for the last slice of pizza. "

Illustration powerful

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

Illustration performed

performed verb

/pə.ˈfɔːmd/ /pɚ.ˈfɔɹmd/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

Illustration copyright

copyright noun

/ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/

The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.

"Copyright is a separate legal area from trademarks."

Illustration grabbing

grabbing verb

/ˈɡɹæbɪŋ/

To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.

"I grabbed her hand to pull her back from the cliff edge."

Illustration opponent

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

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reported verb

/ɹəˈpoːtəd/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪd/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɪd/

To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

"The student reported the missing book to the librarian. "

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rearward noun

/ˈɹiɹ.wɝ d/

The part that comes last or is situated in the rear; conclusion, wind-up.

"The coach emphasized the importance of strong offense, but warned that neglecting the rearward of their strategy – defense – would lead to defeat. "

Illustration bringing

bringing verb

/ˈbɹɪŋɪŋ/

(ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

"Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey."

Illustration permission

permission noun

/pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/

Authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)

"Sire, do I have your permission to execute this traitor?"

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applying verb

/əˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/

To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

"to apply cream to a rash"

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suspected verb

/səsˈpɛktɪd/

To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.

"to suspect the presence of disease"