What is the meaning of toned down?

verb

  • Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping.
  • Make less strong or intense; soften.
    • usage: "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements"
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APAWordNet. (2010). toned down. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/toned_down/definitions/1185517
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HarvardWordNet 2010, toned down, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/toned_down/definitions/1185517>.
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