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tone down
to make less intense
In more detail
1. (verb) to make something less strong, intense, or extreme
2. (verb) to reduce the brightness or loudness of something
Examples
- 1. The company toned down its aggressive marketing after customer complaints.
- 2. She toned down the bright colors in her painting to make it look more subtle.
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