Watering down

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔtɝɪŋ ˈdaʊn/

Watering down (verb)

  1. To make a liquid weaker by adding water, so the strength or effect becomes less.
  2. To make an idea, message, or rule less strong or less strict, so it has a smaller impact.
  3. To reduce the quality or importance of something by changing it so it becomes simpler or weaker.

Examples

  • The chef watered down the sauce to make it less strong.
  • They watered down the medicine with water to reduce its strength.