Flattery and Takedown

Opposite meaning words

Flattery noun - Excessive praise.

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Takedown is an antonym for flattery.

Takedown noun - (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position.

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Flattery is an antonym for takedown in topics: analysis, embarrassment, parody.

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Takedown or Flattery. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/flattery/takedown.

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