take down vs set down

take down and set down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
take down	No	No	Yes	No
set down	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, set down is a hypernym of take down; that is, set down is a word with a broader meaning than take down:

Other hypernyms of take down include get down, put down, write down.

take down (verb)	set down (verb)
make a written note of	put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
tear down so as to make flat with the ground	remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally	put or settle into a position
move something or somebody to a lower position	cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
	go ashore
	reach or come to rest