watering (down) (Meaning)

watering (down)

to reduce or temper the force or effectiveness of

FAQs About the word watering (down)

to reduce or temper the force or effectiveness of

cutting, loading,diluting, poisoning, polluting, thinning, infecting, adulterating, tampering (with), spoiling

enriching, reinforcing, cleaning, fertilizing,strengthening, augmenting, supplementing, fortifying, improving, enhancing

The gardener diligently watered down the newly planted flowerbeds.

The torrential rain soaked the ground, watering down the parched grass.

The farmer watered down the livestock to prevent them from overheating.

The bartender watered down the whiskey to create a milder cocktail.