Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
water-down
verb
/ˈwɔːtər daʊn/
Definition
To dilute or weaken something, particularly an idea or plan, by making it less forceful or effective.
Examples
- They decided to water-down the proposal to gain more support from the committee.
- His speech was watered-down to avoid offending anyone in the audience.
Meaning
To modify or reduce something to lessen its impact or effectiveness.
Synonyms
- dilute
- soften
- weaken
- moderate
