Dumbing down is the deliberate oversimplification of intellectual content in education, literature, and cinema, news, video games, and culture.

What does dumbing something down mean?

transitive verb. : to lower the level of difficulty and the intellectual content of (something, such as a textbook) also : to lower the general level of intelligence in the dumbing down of society.

What is water down?

transitive verb. : to reduce or temper the force or effectiveness of watered down the plan. Other Words from water down Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Learn More About water down.