What is another word for water down?
Pronunciation: [wˈɔːtə dˈa͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Water down is a phrase that is often used to describe the dilution of a substance or idea. Synonyms for water down include dilute, weaken, thin out, lower, temper, modulate, and attenuate. These words can be used interchangeably with water down to describe the process of reducing the strength or intensity of something. Dilute is the most common synonym and implies the addition of water or another liquid to the substance in question. Weaken also suggests a decrease in strength or energy. Thin out suggests the spreading out of a concentrated substance. Lower implies the reduction of a numerical value. Tempering involves balancing and adjusting a substance to a certain degree.
