Gentle
Take down
Take down verb - To reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes.
Both terms in one sentence
- Leo Knox of The Finder who is played by Michael Clarke Duncan, was shown in the pilot to be able to take down a hulking tough in one move (although usually he's a Gentle Giant) and is also a lawyer.
Source: Genius Bruiser / Live-Action TV
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