Tone down

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verb

To make something less intense, severe, or prevalent.

The restaurant had to tone down its spicy salsa after several customers complained it was too hot.
Visual representation of "tone down" - To make something less intense, severe, or prevalent

Often appears as...

  • tone down criticism
  • tone down language
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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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