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Synonyms for oversimplify

Most common

dumb down

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To explain or present something in a way that excludes important information for the sake of brevity, or of making the explanation or presentation easy to understand.

Forms

Past participle
oversimplified

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
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Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.