water down

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ daʊn/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ daʊn/
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يخفف, يضعف, يميع

to make something weaker or less effective, especially by adding water or by reducing the strength of an argument or proposal

:
The company decided to water down the new policy after employee complaints.
قررت الشركة تخفيف السياسة الجديدة بعد شكاوى الموظفين.
He tried to water down his controversial statements during the interview.
حاول تخفيف تصريحاته المثيرة للجدل خلال المقابلة.