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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

downvoting

/daʊnˈvaʊtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does downvoting mean?

noun

The act of casting a negative vote or rating, typically on the internet, to express disagreement or disapproval with a post, comment, or other content. Downvoting is often used to help moderate online communities and ensure that high-quality content is promoted.

Example

"The online forum used downvoting to keep the discussion on track and prevent spam posts from dominating the conversation."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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