tone down
Example Sentences
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Its makers are adding ways to tone down plans some users found to be too aggressive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
He was asked to tone down things, to sometimes “talk through” lyrics and to generally make the music more dramatic for the screen.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025
Lasnik also received a pizza delivered in the name of Salas’ son after he called on Trump and his supporters to tone down the rhetoric directed toward the federal courts.
From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025
The Panthers usually tone down the extracurricular activities during the regular season, mostly to ensure the team’s playoff longevity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2025
“And one other thing. I’d love it if you could try to tone down the praise talk.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
