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soft-pedal verb

  /ˈsɑf(t)-/ , /ˈsɔf(t) ˌpɛdəl/ , /ˌsɒf(t)ˈpɛdl̩/
  • (figuratively) To reduce the force or impact of (something); to damp, to mute; especially, to minimize the less desirable aspects of (something); to play down, to tone down.
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