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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dumbing

/dʌmɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does dumbing mean?

verb

To make someone or something appear stupid or less intelligent; to simplify or make something less complex.

Example

"The instructor was accused of dumbing down the lesson to make it more accessible to the students."

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

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