Dubbed (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dʌbd/

Definition

Provided with a new soundtrack, typically by replacing the original spoken language with a different one in a film or broadcast.

Examples

• The classic Italian movie was dubbed into English for its international release.

• Many viewers prefer subtitles because they feel dubbed dialogue often fails to match the actors' lip movements.

• The studio dubbed the documentary into five different languages to reach a global audience.

How to Use Dubbed

dub into (phrasal verb)

To replace original audio with a different language. — "They dubbed the cartoon into several regional dialects."

dub as (phrasal verb)

To label or nickname something. — "Critics dubbed the new law as unfair."

Synonyms of Dubbed

Words with a similar meaning to Dubbed:

• voiced
• revoiced
• translated
• localized

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