Reduce your demands

When I answer a question I try to make it as simple as possible.

Temper - formal : to make (something) less severe or extreme Higher interest rates have tempered [=lessened] the demand for new houses. — often + with or by He tempered his criticism with a few words of encouragement. = He tempered his criticism by adding a few words of encouragement. — often used as (be) tempered He believes in justice tempered with mercy.