Tone down

verb

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.verbTo relax; to make quieter or less obtrusive; to make milder.

"Ask them to tone down that orange and pink color scheme a bit."

2.verbTo moderate or relax; to diminish or weaken the striking characteristics of; to soften.

3.verbTo make a television program, piece of writing, etc. less offensive and so more suitable for a family audience.

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