tone down
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
To make something less strong, loud, or extreme.
"Her editor asked her to tone down the opening paragraph, which was too confrontational."
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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Developers React to a Live Speedrun
IGN · 45:59
Okay, we have to tone down have to tone down
That One Word Americans Use When They're NOT Interested
Go Natural English - Real Life English with Gabby · 14:34
Next, to tone down.
A Day at the Most Hyped Mexican Restaurant in NYC | On The Line | Bon Appétit
Bon Appétit · 10:12
We tone down the lighting.
Inside America’s Best Michelin Star Restaurants | Bon Appétit
Bon Appétit · 225:43
We tone down the lighting.
What's The Point Of Hard Games, Anyway?
Game Maker's Toolkit · 9:11
adjustments that let you tone down