downvote

noun, verb — 2 senses

downvote

noun

UK /ˈdaʊnˌvəʊt/ · US /ˈdaʊnˌvoʊt/

Etymology From down- + vote.

1

Internet A vote against something that reduces a cumulative tally of popularity.

downvote

verb

Etymology From down- + vote.

1

Internet To vote against, reducing a cumulative tally of popularity.

Derived terms
downvoter
Related terms
downrate

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