Synonyms of dumb down

dumb down

verb

as in to simplify

Related Words

• simplify
• strip (down)
• oversimplify
• streamline
• refine
• purify
• prune
• trim

Dissimilar Words

• complex
• complicate
• perplex
• elaborate
• complexify
• sophisticate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dumb down

In other words, rather than admitting more qualified applicants, the administration has chosen to pressure professors to dumb down the material. — Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 11 June 2026

Those attempts to dumb down devices continue in the streaming age. — Janko Roettgers, The Verge, 28 May 2026

The one remaining source of substantial opposition remains the faculty, who frequently claim that shorter degrees will dumb down expectations for students. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026

The apparent solution among the education establishment is not to challenge kids to stretch their minds and hit the books but rather to dumb down the curriculum so everyone passes. — Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 18 Dec. 2025

For once, the Perrys promised, over many, many drinks, a movie would be made that didn’t dumb down the story on which it was based. — Susan Cheever, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2025

Parents responded that such changes would dumb down San Francisco schools. — Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 May 2025

The company wanted to ensure that amateurs could safely explore the car’s uncanny capabilities but didn’t want to dumb down the thrills. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2011