dumbed down

past tense of dumb down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbed down
Verb
  • Why can’t these forms be simplified?
    Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
  • However, if the tax code is simplified, Americans could also lose certain deductions and credits that benefit low-income families or people experiencing high medical costs.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Dumbed down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbed%20down. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!