Tone down

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Conflict Avoidance

Use 'tone down' to show reducing intensity for the sake of avoiding conflict or maintaining peace.

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Let's tone down the argument so we can discuss this calmly.

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Feedback Softening

It softens criticism to make it more acceptable and less confrontational.

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Could you tone down your feedback to be more constructive?

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Cultural Sensitivity

Used to make content appropriate for different cultures or social settings.

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He had to tone down his jokes in the international meeting.

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