combat online toxicity

verb phrase

1. To take action to reduce or stop harmful, offensive, or abusive behavior on the internet, such as harassment, hate speech, or cyberbullying.

   B2

   transitive (combat something)formal

   • "Social media companies are investing in new tools to combat online toxicity."B2
   • "Schools are teaching students how to report harassment and combat online toxicity."B2
   • "The campaign aims to combat online toxicity by educating young people about digital citizenship."C1

2. To actively oppose and work against the culture of negativity and abuse that exists in digital spaces.

   C1

   transitiveformal

   • "Researchers are studying how moderation policies can effectively combat online toxicity without censoring free speech."C1