downvote

[doun-voht]

verb (used with or without object)

downvoted, downvoting 

1. to cast a vote against (an online comment, article, etc.) by clicking on an arrow or other icon, usually affecting the post's rank or position on a website.

noun

1. such an unfavorable vote.

Word History and Origins

Origin of downvote¹

First recorded in 2005–10; down ¹ ( def. ) + vote ( def. )

Example Sentences

“In that time, the only good idea I can think of that they’ve ever had was the innovative up/downvote mechanism for moderating” users’ posts.

From Slate

It’s part of a growing list of in-development features at the social media network, which also include mixed-media tweets that could let you add both images and video to a single post, a downvote button, and the option to give awards to tweets.

From The Verge

If you’ve seen the option to downvote replies on Twitter, you’re not alone.

From The Verge

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

Twitter’s downvote tallies are private The company said results of the experiment so far found that users downvoted replies they found offensive or irrelevant.

From The Verge