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Definition water down in American English

water down phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make something such as a statement or newspaper article less offensive, powerful, or detailed

Example

Some of the more forthright sections were watered down by the editors.

Synonyms and related words
adapt append bowdlerize
2

to add water to a drink or liquid in order to make it less strong

Synonyms and related words
bake beat blanch
Definition water down in American English