thumbs down

thumbs down
Synonyms and related words:
abnegation, ban, blackball, blackballing, complaint, contradiction, declension, declination, declinature, declining, denial, deprivation, dim view, disagreement, disallowance, disappointment, disapprobation, disapproval, disclaimer, disclamation, discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, disenchantment, disesteem, disfavor, disgruntlement, disillusion, disillusionment, disobedience, displeasure, disrespect, dissatisfaction, dissent, distaste, exclusion, holding back, indignation, low estimation, low opinion, nay, negation, negative, negative answer, nix, no, nonacceptance, noncompliance, nonconsent, nonobservance, objection, opposition, opposure, ostracism, protest, recantation, refusal, rejection, repudiation, retention, turndown, unhappiness, unwillingness, withholding|

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  • thumbs-down — thumbs′ down′ n. inf an act, instance, or gesture of disapproval or rejection • Etymology: 1885–90 …   From formal English to slang

  • thumbs-down — n refusal, rejection, disapproval, negation, rebuff, no, turn down ≠ thumbs up * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: from the imperative phrase thumbs down : the act …   Useful english dictionary

  • thumbs down — (informal) REJECTION, refusal, veto, no, negation, rebuff; informal red light, knock back. → thumb * * * thumbs down A sign indicating disapproval, prohibition, failure, etc (also figurative; see also ↑pollice verso; thumbs downˈ noun) • • • Main …   Useful english dictionary

  • thumbs down — 1. n. a sign of disapproval. (See also turn thumbs down (on someone or something).) □ The board gave our proposal a thumbs down. □ Not another thumbs down! 2. mod. disapproving; negative. □ …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • thumbs down — (give a) thumbs down to (someone/something) to show disapproval of or opposition to someone or something. My husband gave a big thumbs down to my idea of getting a new car. Usage notes: often used in the form give the thumbs down (to something):… …   New idioms dictionary

  • thumbs down — also thumbs down N SING If you say that someone gives a plan, idea, or suggestion the thumbs down, you are indicating that they do not approve of it and refuse to accept it. [INFORMAL] Ant: thumbs up …   English dictionary

  • thumbs down — /θʌmz ˈdaʊn/ (say thumz down) noun 1. a gesture made by pointing the thumb of one hand downward, symbolising defeat or, in Roman times, death. 2. rejection, disapproval, especially of a proposal: *A compromise plan on digital broadcasting seems… …  

  • thumbs-down — UK / US noun [singular] informal a reaction that shows you do not like something such as a plan or an idea, or that you will not accept it give something the thumbs down: Public opinion has given the idea a massive thumbs down …   English dictionary

  • Thumbs down — rejection or disapproval: big thumbs down for the presidency …   Dictionary of Australian slang

  • thumbs down — Australian Slang rejection or disapproval: big thumbs down for the presidency …   English dialects glossary

  • thumbs-down — see thumbs down …   English dictionary

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