tone down

1. (ambitransitive)To relax; to make quieter or less obtrusive; to make milder.

   Ask them to tone down that orange and pink color scheme a bit.

   I hope they’ll tone it down and stop arguing so much.

   make less strong or intense; soften

2. (ambitransitive, figuratively)To moderate or relax; to diminish or weaken the striking characteristics of; to soften.

3. (ambitransitive)To make a television program, piece of writing, etc. less offensive and so more suitable for a family audience.

1. We need to tone down the discussion.

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2. Can you please tone down your voice tone?

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3. Daniel's tone sent shivers down my spine.

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4. I told Tom to tone down his gayness.

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5. If you could tone down the tone of your voice towards me, that would be great.

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• tone inвідповідати, зійтисяTo fit well (with something, in colour, mood, etc.).
• tone downприручити, приручатиTo relax; to make quieter or less obtrusive; to make milder.
• tone upTo cause to give a higher tone or sound; to give a higher tone to; to make more intense; to heighten; to strengthen.
• tone withTo match, blend or look good with (something).