(derogatory) Insistence that another party in a discussion adopts an unconfrontational or relaxed attitude.

present participle of tone police

Synonym of comfort noise

A village and civil parish in Somerset West and Taunton district, Somerset, England (OS grid ref ST1722).

Any of various deep, rich hues.

In a tone-deaf manner.

The condition or quality of being tone-deaf.

Alternative form of halftone

(slang, derogatory) To complain about the tone of one or more participants in a debate or discussion, especially one perceived as heated, disrespectful, etc.

simple past tense and past participle of half-tone