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Definition tone down in American English

tone down phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make something less severe, shocking, or offensive

Example

Both sides agreed to tone down their speeches in order to avoid an argument.

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2

to make the color, flavor, etc. of something less strong

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Definition tone down in American English