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tone down > 2 senses
VERB1tone down, muffle, mute, dull, damp, dampenDeaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
2tone down, moderate, tameMake less strong or intense
tone down > verb 1, perception
MeaningDeaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsmuffle, mute, dull, damp, dampen
Broadersoften
tone down > verb 2, communication
MeaningMake less strong or intense. Soften.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"Tone down that aggressive letter"
Synonymsmoderate, tame
Broaderchange, alter, modify

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