tone down

/toʊn daʊn/
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Other forms: toned down; toning down; tones down

Definitions of tone down
  1. verb
    make less strong or intense; soften
    “Tone down that aggressive letter”
    synonyms: moderate, tame
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    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
    synonyms: damp, dampen, dull, muffle, mute
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    type of:
    soften
    make (images or sounds) soft or softer
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