tone down :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

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v. express less strongly

v. make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements"

v. deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

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v. make less severe or harsh; "mitigating circumstances"

v. deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

v. set lower; "lower a rating"; "lower expectations"

v. take a downward direction; "The economy finally turned down after a long boom"

v. change the color or tone of; "tone a negative"

v. harden by reheating and cooling in oil; "temper steel"

v. make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements"

v. make less severe or harsh; "mitigating circumstances"

v. become quiet or quieter; "The audience fell silent when the speaker entered"

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