← Back to search

Meaning of tone police | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

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

derogatory, slang

Equivalents

日本語トーン・ポリース

Examples

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

“When his commenters try ⟳ to tone-police him, [Hasan] Piker will often single one of them out and say ⟳, “Congratulations, chatter, you’ve won Woke of the Day.” It’s not a compliment.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See all B2 English words →

See also

tone policed tone polices tone policing tone up tone with toned

Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free