tone down
[verb]
Synonyms: moderate, play down, reduce, restrain, soften, subdue, temper

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tone something ↔ down phrasal verb (see also tone)

1. to reduce the effect of something such as a speech or piece of writing, so that people will not be offended:
His advisers told him to tone down his speech.

2. to make a colour less bright:
Blue can be used to tone down very sunny rooms.

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tone down
tone down (something)
to make something less forceful or offensive.
The foul language in the original play has been toned down for television.

Your presentation has to be convincing, so don't tone it down.

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tone down something
tone down (something)
to make something less forceful or offensive.
The foul language in the original play has been toned down for television.

Your presentation has to be convincing, so don't tone it down.

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tone down
to make something less harsh or strong, to moderate something
The union leader was forced to tone down his language after the strike became violent.

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tone something down
to make something less harsh or strong, to moderate something
The union leader was forced to tone down his language after the strike became violent.

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tone down
v. To make softer or quieter; make less harsh or strong; moderate.
He toned down the sound of the TV.
She wanted the bright colors in her house toned down.
When the ladies arrived, he toned down his language.
The strikers were asked to tone down their demands for higher pay so that there might be a quicker agreement and an end to the strike.

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