English Dictionary

tone police

verb

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

Don't be a tone police and let people express themselves freely.

意味（1）

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

Many white women will tone police, dominate conversation, and then when challenged follow the following playbook[…]