Definitions

tone down

VERB

moderate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dampen dim mitigate modulate play down restrain soften temper

WEAK

chill out cloud darken deepen reduce shade sober soft pedal subdue

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aggravate brighten irritate upset

WEAK

increase raise

Example Sentences

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Lower your voice, tone down your clothes, turn off that music.

From Literature

But she expects insurers will complain it’s too costly and threaten to leave the state if the bill is not toned down.

From Los Angeles Times

Carlson invited Fuentes to his studio last October for a mostly friendly chat in which Fuentes toned down his more extreme views.

From BBC

None of Lynch’s ideas has been toned down.

From Los Angeles Times

“And one other thing. I’d love it if you could try to tone down the praise talk.”

From Literature