Tone down Meaning in English
expression
ˈtoʊn/ /ˈdaʊn
TOHN DOWN
tˈəʊn/ /dˈaʊn
TOHN DOWN
Definition
To make something less strong, less extreme, or less forceful, especially in speaking, writing, or appearance.
Usage & Nuances
"Tone down" is informal and often used when asking someone to make their words, actions, or colors less strong or less offensive. Common collocations: 'tone down your language,' 'tone down the colors,' or 'tone down your criticism.'
Spanish: suavizar - moderarPortuguese (BR): amenizar - suavizar - moderarPortuguese (PT): atenuar - suavizar - moderarChinese (Simplified): 缓和 - 减弱Chinese (Traditional): 緩和 - 減弱Hindi: मुलायम करना - कम करनाArabic: يُخفف - يُلطّفBengali: নরম করা - কমিয়ে বলা - মৃদু করাRussian: смягчить - приглушить - уменьшитьJapanese: 抑える - 和らげるVietnamese: giảm bớt - làm dịu điKorean: 누그러뜨리다 - 완화하다Turkish: hafifletmek - yumuşatmakUrdu: نرم کرنا - کم کرناIndonesian: melembutkan - mengurangi
Example Sentences
Can you tone down your voice? It's too loud.
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Please tone down the colors in this painting.
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You should tone down your criticism next time.
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If you don't tone down your jokes, someone might get offended.
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The boss asked me to tone down my report because it sounded too negative.
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"Maybe you should tone down the makeup a bit for this event," she suggested.
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