watered

[waw-terd, wot-erd] / ˈwɔ tərd, ˈwɒt ərd /

ADJECTIVE

given water

Synonyms

STRONG

bathed doused drenched flooded hosed irrigated quenched showered sprayed sprinkled washed wet wetted

Antonyms

WEAK

dry thirsty

ADJECTIVE

diluted

Synonyms

STRONG

adulterated cut lessened mixed thinned weakened

Antonyms

WEAK

dry thirsty

Example Sentences

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Members of the European Parliament on Nov. 13 passed a tranche of climate regulations after they were watered down from their original form.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, some business groups have expressed concern at the plans, while others have argued that the government has watered down or delayed certain elements to try to keep both employers and employees happy.

From BBC

Scholz's government had already watered down original plans to allow the widespread sale of cannabis in licensed shops after consultations with Brussels.

From Reuters

Scholz's government already watered down original plans to allow the widespread sale of cannabis in licensed shops nationwide after consultations with Brussels.

From Reuters

But the College Board removed or watered down key subjects and concepts from the course framework, such as critical race theory and mass incarceration.

From New York Times