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thumbs-down

[thuhmz-doun] / ˈθʌmzˈdaʊn /
NOUN
rejection
Synonyms
WEAK
declining disapproval dissatisfaction no ostracism rebuff red light refusal snub turndown veto
Antonyms
WEAK
approval thumbs-up welcome yes
thumbs down
NOUN
rejection
Synonyms
WEAK
declining disapproval dissatisfaction no ostracism rebuff red light refusal snub turndown veto
Antonyms
WEAK
approval thumbs up welcome yes

Example Sentences

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Thumbs-down, in their play, meant almost anything too rude to say, but Aurelia knew what it meant here.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks