downvote

[ doun-voht ]

/ ˈdaʊnˌvoʊt /

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verb (used with or without object), down·vot·ed, down·vot·ing.

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

such an unfavorable vote.

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Origin of downvote

First recorded in 2005–10; down¹ + vote

Words nearby downvote

downtown, downtrend, downtrodden, downturn, down under, downvote, downward, downward mobility, downwards, downward spiral, downwash

How to use downvote in a sentence

Upvotes and downvotes are used on Reddit to show appreciation or displeasure with posts or comments.
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