tone down Synonyms

moderate mute muffle dull dampen damp tame unstarch de-emphasize obtund muting tenderise tenderize muffling euphemize mollify modulate modify moderating palliate quiet temper taming weaken play down subdue soothe soften restrain water down relax reduce soft-pedal mitigate damping damped curb control calm blunt bepaint attenuate assuage alleviate allay achromatize dampened dampening deaden minimize