thumbs-downing
Signaling your rejection
Thumbs-downing is the act of giving a thumbs-down gesture or rating—expressing disapproval or rejection.
The term comes from social media and content platforms where users can downvote: Stop thumbs-downing every video I post.
It can also describe the physical gesture of pointing one's thumb downward to signal rejection or displeasure.
Formally refusing approval
- decliningDecreasing in strength
- refusingDeclining to accept
- denyingRefusing to acknowledge
- dismissingRemoving from position
nixing · rebuffing · passing on · blocking · disapproving · ruling out · blackballing · canceling
Negative rating click
- hand signalMotion conveying information
- emojiDigital pictograph for messaging
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- swipe leftReject a profile
rating · negative feedback · nonverbal · body language · signaling · expression · indicative · pantomime
Vocal expression of disapproval
- jeeringVocal public mockery
- panningLateral camera traverse
- criticizingVoicing negative assessment
- condemningExpressing severe disapproval
denouncing · disparaging · dissing · trashing · slamming · roasting · bashing · knocking
vetoing
Formally refusing approval
dismissing · nixing · rebuffing · passing on · blocking · disapproving · ruling out · blackballing · canceling
downvote
Negative rating click
- hand signalMotion conveying information
- emojiDigital pictograph for messaging
- reactionResponse to stimulus
swipe left · rating · negative feedback · nonverbal · body language · signaling · expression · indicative · pantomime · gesticulation
booing
Vocal expression of disapproval
- jeeringVocal public mockery
- panningLateral camera traverse
- criticizingVoicing negative assessment
condemning · denouncing · disparaging · dissing · trashing · slamming · roasting · bashing · knocking · scorning
thumbs-downingthumbs-upping
Gesture of approval
approving · endorsing · applauding · liking · upvoting
thumbs-downingapplauding
Expressing approval vocally
cheering · praising · acclaiming · celebrating · commending
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