# dumbing

Pronunciation: say "DUM-ing" /ˈdʌmɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of dumb. — present participle and gerund of dumb
   - Simple: Present participle of dumb. Use this -ing form for an action that is happening now or keeps going on.
   - _Critics accused the broadcaster of dumbing down its evening news._
   - _Publishers risk dumbing down complex subjects when chasing casual readers._

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