Dumb down

verb

Definitions

1.verbTo convey some subject matter in simple terms, avoiding technical or academic language, especially in a way that is considered condescending.

"The public won't understand this concept. We need to dumb down our explanation of it."

2.verbTo become simpler in expression or content; to become unacceptably simplistic.

"Television has really dumbed down over the past ten years."

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