downvote
Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
Etymology
Origin of downvote
First recorded in 2005–10; down 1 ( def. ) + vote ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The option to downvote was initially given to a select group of web users, but Twitter says it will soon be expanding the feature to iOS and Android users as well.
From The Verge • Feb. 4, 2022
Twitter's interest in methods for users to downvote or dislike had already been trailed last year by product lead Kayvon Beykpour who tweeted it was something "we're exploring".
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2021
The company expects users to help it flag and downvote posts that break the rules.
From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2020
Readers could upvote or downvote links and comments, and the top thirty links would be featured on the front page.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 8, 2019
The screen asks, “Are you sure you want to view this community?” and encourages visitors to downvote and report any posts that violate the rules.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2019
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