water down (verb)

1. In Greek mythology, the gods would water down their wine to help maintain their immortality.

2. The lovers enjoyed a romantic evening by the sea, as they watered down their champagne to sip it slowly.

3. The author wanted to add depth to the story, so they decided to water down the characters' complexities.

4. During the Great Depression, many families had to water down their milk to make it last longer and feed more mouths.

1. The scientist watered down the effects of the time machine to prevent altering the course of history.

2. The filmmaker watered down the gruesome scenes in the horror movie to make it suitable for a wider audience.

3. The conqueror watered down the traditional customs of the captured nation, imposing their own beliefs.

4. The author watered down the controversial topics in the novel to avoid offending readers.