Definition & Meaning of "water down"

to water down

[phrase form: water]

VERB

to make something such as a law, suggestion, etc. less intense, complicated, or forceful, typically by removing or reducing certain parts of it

to make something less strong by adding water to it

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

Example

The journalist aimed to report the news truthfully without watering down its significance.

The author's refusal to water down the narrative resulted in a powerful and impactful novel.

Can you water down the juice for the kids?

The chef had to water down the sauce to balance the flavors.

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