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noun
GrammarAn adverb or adverbial phrase that reduces the effect of the following adjective, adverb, noun, or verb (such as rather, fairly, sort of, etc.). Opposed to amplifier, intensifier.
Origin
Early 20th century. From down + tone + -er, after to tone down.
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