voted down
Defeated by ballot
Voted down means rejected or defeated by vote.
A proposal, amendment, or motion that is voted down fails to pass: The board voted down the merger.
The phrase emphasizes collective rejection—someone advocated for something, and the voting body said no.
- rejectedRefused or turned away
- downvotedNegatively rated online
- refusedDeclined to accept
- defeatedOvercome in contest
- blackballedRejected by anonymous vote
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