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Meaning of tone policing | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

derogatory, uncountable

Equivalents

日本語トーン・ポリーシング

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

tone sandhi tone scale tone tag tone terracing tone-bearing unit tone-deafness