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Answer for the clue "Taking down ", 7 letters:
abasing
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Word definitions for abasing in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Abase \A*base"\ ([.a]*b[=a]s"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Abased ([.a]*b[=a]st"); p. pr. & vb. n. Abasing .] [F. abaisser, LL. abassare, abbassare; ad + bassare, fr. bassus low. See Base , a.] To lower or depress; to throw or cast down; as, to abase the eye. ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. (present participle of abase English)
Usage examples of abasing.
I made up my mind to await the assault that I saw was impending, and then by refusing all her advances I reckoned on abasing her to the uttermost.
They breathed incense, drank water, touched fire, and tasted salt, positive that by abasing themselves their deity would reward them with victoryjust like in all the legends.