soft-pedal (verb)

1. The director soft-pedaled the violence in the horror movie to make it more accessible to a wider audience.

2. The artist decided to soft-pedal the darker elements in the comics to make them suitable for all ages.

3. The cartoon series soft-pedaled the political satire to avoid controversy and appeal to a broader viewership.

4. The designer soft-pedaled the eccentricity of their collection to make it more wearable for everyday fashion.