soft-pedal

synonyms for soft-pedal

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to soft-pedal, such as: mitigate, subdue, palliate, shush, moderate, and hush-hush.

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And when the AHA is reintroduced in parliament, as it inevitably will be, he can soft-pedal.
The Uganda Ruling is Good For Everyone But Gays | Jay Michaelson | August 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
It would do nothing about climate change and would embrace but soft-pedal and rebrand social conservatism.
Inter-Galactic Reform Conservatism | Michael Tomasky | May 31, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Even when the crowd turned loud and nasty on certain foreign-policy points, Paul refused to soft-pedal his anti-interventionism.
Rick Perry Unleashes His Inner Cowboy in Fox News Debate | Michelle Cottle | January 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

She muffled the notes with the soft pedal and broke off frequently.
The Child of Pleasure | Gabriele D'Annunzio
"Do them good," her friend said viciously, but with the soft pedal down for once.
Tiny Luttrell | Ernest William Hornung
Grandma—she'd put down her foot—soft pedal—she's done that all my life.
The Open Question | Elizabeth Robins
If I thought it would please you I'd cut out the brass band effects and put some soft pedal polish on my manners.
John Marsh's Millions | Charles Klein
On Dec. 20,1913, we find the "Outlook" "putting the soft pedal" on the public indignation.
The Profits of Religion, Fifth Edition | Upton Sinclair

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