tone down

US /toʊn daʊn/
UK /toʊn daʊn/
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1.

suavizar, atenuar, moderar

make something less forceful, intense, or extreme

:
The director asked him to tone down his performance.
O diretor pediu para ele suavizar sua performance.
You need to tone down your criticism if you want to be heard.
Você precisa suavizar suas críticas se quiser ser ouvido.