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DUMBING

(adj.sat, verb)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Dumbing.

Dumbing - as an adjective satellite

Slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

Example: "So dense he never understands anything i say to him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
densedimdullobtuseslow

Temporarily incapable of speaking

Example: "Struck dumb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
speechless

Lacking the power of human speech

Example: "Dumb animals"

Unable to speak because of hereditary deafness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mutesilent

Dumbing - as a verb

To silence.

To make stupid.

To represent as stupid.

To reduce the intellectual demands of.

Example Sentences

"He is dumbing down his speech to appeal to a wider audience."
"The news station is accused of dumbing down the content to cater to a younger demographic."
"The teacher is dumbing the material down so that all students can understand it."
"The book was criticized for dumbing down complex concepts."
"She is constantly dumbing herself in order to fit in with her friends."
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Word Game Points

Is DUMBING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dumbing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DUMBING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DUMBING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dumbing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DUMBING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DUMBING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dumbing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DUMBING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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