Downvote

//ˈdaʊnˌvəʊt// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A vote against something that reduces a cumulative tally of popularity. Internet
Verb
  1. 1
    To vote against, reducing a cumulative tally of popularity. Internet, transitive

Antonyms

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upvote

Example

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"I'm giving you a downvote for illiteracy."

Etymology

From down- + vote.

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