water down
Britishverb
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to dilute or weaken with water
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to modify or adulterate, esp so as to omit anything harsh, unpleasant, or offensive
to water down the truth
Other Word Forms
- watered-down adjective
Example Sentences
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In response, Sir Keir said he is determined not to "water down" the legislation and argued that the amendments tabled by the government would "strengthen" it.
From BBC
Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore admitted last week that his department’s after-action report on the Palisades fire was watered down to shield top brass from scrutiny.
From Los Angeles Times
Moore, who replaced Villanueva in November, admitted that the report was watered down to shield top brass from scrutiny.
From Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore admitted Tuesday that the department’s after-action report on the Palisades fire was watered down to shield top brass from scrutiny.
From Los Angeles Times
"Santa has come early for farmers" in Northern Ireland after the UK government proposals to tax inherited farmland have been watered down, a County Down farmer has said.
From BBC
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