to make something less forceful or offensive: The foul language in the original play has been toned down for television.

What is the meaning of tone it down?

1. phrasal verb. If you tone down something that you have written or said, you make it less forceful, severe, or offensive. The fiery right-wing leader toned down his militant statements after the meeting. [

Is it tune down or tone down?

If you tone down something that you have written or said, you make it less forceful, severe, or offensive. The fiery right-wing leader toned down his militant statements after the meeting.