Tone down

Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊn ˈdaʊn/

Tone down (verb)

  1. To make something seem less strong, serious, or extreme.
  2. To lower the sound level or intensity of something.
  3. To express an opinion or criticism in a calmer, less harsh way.

Examples

  • You can tone down the color to make it less strong.
  • The teacher toned down the message so it felt less strong.