tone down

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Phrasal Verb : * To reduce the intensity, force, or extremeness of something, making it less noticeable, harsh, or offensive. * To make a sound quieter or less loud. Usage "Tone down" is a separable phrasal verb. It is used when someone needs to make something less intense, vivid, loud, or extreme. The object (the thing being made less intense) can be placed between "tone" and "down"...