We found 5 definitions of tone down from 3 different sources.
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tone down - make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements" | ||
moderate, tame | ||
modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage" | ||
tone down - deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping | ||
muffle, mute, dull, damp, dampen | ||
soften become soft or softer; "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it" |