water sth down

— Phrasal Verb with water

/ˈwɔːtər/ verb

Definition

› to intentionally make an idea, a proposal, or an opinion less extreme or forceful, usually so that other people will accept it: The report was watered down by the committee.

watered-down adjective › The Senate approved a slightly watered-down version of the labour-reform bill.

(Definition of water sth down from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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