dumb
/dʌm/
verb
- To make something less intelligent or simpler; often used in the phrase 'dumb down'.
- Some critics say television has dumbed down the public's taste.
- Don't dumb your presentation — the audience is very knowledgeable.
- The textbook was dumbed down for younger readers.
adjective
- Stupid or showing a lack of intelligence.
- It was a dumb mistake to leave the keys in the car.
- That's the dumbest idea I've ever heard.
- He felt dumb for forgetting his own address.
- Temporarily unable or unwilling to speak; silent.
- She was struck dumb with shock at the news.
- The audience sat dumb, waiting for the speaker to continue.
- He remained dumb throughout the argument, refusing to respond.
- Lacking the power of speech (used especially of animals or in historical contexts).
- The dumb animals relied on their instincts to survive.
- In the old story, the prince was cursed to be dumb until true love broke the spell.
- The dog was born dumb and communicated through gestures.
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