tone down

Pronunciation:			town dawn
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	Definition:		[v]  make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements" [v]  deaden (a sound or noise), esp. by wrapping
	Synonyms:		damp, dampen, dull, moderate, muffle, mute, tame
	See Also:		alter, change, soften