TONE (DOWN) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

tone (down)

verb

Definition of tone (down)

as in to mute

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Verb

While ticket prices surged to make last Sunday’s final, where Spain defeated Argentina for the FIFA World Cup Trophy, the most expensive sporting event ever, its impact on international tourism seems to be muted.

— Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Shadows will soften, colors will become muted, and daylight will take on an unusual quality that many first-time eclipse watchers find surprising.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of mute

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Plus, darker tones help muffle visual clutter, creating a calming mood that feels loads richer than your budget might suggest.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
But the lack of competitive consequences for floundering clubs does very little to muffle those pushing for pro/rel.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of muffle

Verb

On a Friday morning drive to Jackson Park and the start of WNBA All-Star Game festivities, an overcast sky dulled the spectacular horizon line of Lake Michigan.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Your taste buds change at altitude Cabin pressure dulls your ability to taste salt by up to 30%, which is why airline food can taste bland and, well, terrible.

— Cindy Dees, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of dull

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During his time in office, Tarwater has been vocal about reducing government spending and pushing back on new government programs.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Chris Baumann, the SEIU Workers United South Region director, said improving conditions is a crucial part of improving passenger safety and reducing employee turnover.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Definition of reduce

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Once their ships turned away, the tension dramatically decreased, though hours later China Coast Guard ships could be seen in the distance still shadowing the Philippine vessels.

— Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Air pollution is severe in many cities and industrial regions and is estimated to have caused the average life expectancy of Indians to decrease by more than three years in 2022.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Definition of decrease

Verb

The system operates by altering the magnetic field to adjust fluid viscosity inside the dampers, continuously modifying compression and rebound damping.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Despite an active El Niño, experts say the Southwestern United States likely won’t feel its damping effect until next year.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of damp

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These prohibitions on gene editing and transfer reduce the land area where trees created with transformation approaches could be grown, and dampen interest in associated research.

— Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Aulton recommends using a soft microfiber cloth dampened with tepid water to gently clean both the tops and undersides of the leaves.

— Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

Definition of dampen

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