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to water down
[phrase form: water]
01
édulcorer, atténuer
to make something such as a law, suggestion, etc. less intense, complicated, or forceful, typically by removing or reducing certain parts of it
Transitive: to water down a content or plan
Exemples
The company 's ambitious expansion plans were watered down to focus on more achievable short-term goals.
Les plans d'expansion ambitieux de l'entreprise ont été édulcorés pour se concentrer sur des objectifs à court terme plus réalisables.
02
diluer, couper avec de l'eau
to make something less strong by adding water to it
Transitive: to water down a substance
Exemples
The instructions suggest not to water the fertilizer down too much.
Les instructions suggèrent de ne pas trop diluer l'engrais.
03
édulcorer, atténuer
to weaken the effectiveness of something such as an idea, opinion, speech, etc., usually by softening the language or removing content that might upset or offend people
Transitive: to water down sth
Exemples
The politician 's speech was watered down to avoid offending any potential voters, resulting in a vague and uninspiring message.
Le discours du politicien a été édulcoré pour éviter d'offenser les électeurs potentiels, ce qui a donné un message vague et peu inspirant.
