Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtərd daʊn/
verb to dilute or weaken something by adding water or another liquid
A1 The juice was watered down so it wasn't too strong for the kids.
A2 I watered down the paint to make it easier to work with.
B1 The company watered down the original proposal to make it more acceptable to stakeholders.
B2 The novel was criticized for having a watered down version of the original plot.
C1 The politician was accused of watering down the legislation to appease special interest groups.
C2 The director decided to water down the controversial scene to avoid a negative reaction from audiences.
adjective weakened or diluted, often used to describe a less potent version of something
A1 The juice was too watered down for my taste.
A2 The teacher gave us a watered down version of the lesson to make it easier to understand.
B1 The movie adaptation was criticized for being too watered down compared to the original book.
B2 The company's new policy was seen as watered down by employees who wanted more substantial changes.
C1 The politician's speech was accused of being watered down to appeal to a broader audience.
C2 The artist refused to release a watered down version of their album, insisting on maintaining artistic integrity.
formal The original proposal was watered down to make it more acceptable to all stakeholders.
informal The movie plot was watered down to appeal to a wider audience.
slang The new rules were so watered down, they're practically useless.
figurative Her enthusiasm for the project was watered down after facing multiple setbacks.
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