351 entries under lessen topic. ×

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lose edge(expression, drop, cut, decline, reduce)
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mellow out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, cause)
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minify(verb, decline, reduce, ease, moderate)
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narrow down(expression, drop, cut, decline, reduce)
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placate(verb, calm, dull, check, ease)
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play down(verb, expression, control, reduce, restrain)
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pour oil on(verb, expression, idiom, calm, ease)
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relapse(verb, drop, decline, reduce, settle)
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release(verb, calm, quiet, help, reduce)
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retreat(verb, drop, close, decline, reduce)
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retrograde(verb, stop, drop, close, end)
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sag(verb, drop, release, fall, fail)
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sap(verb, decline, reduce, fail, halt)
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scale down(verb, expression, cut, check, reduce)
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settle(verb, calm, drop, quiet, cut)
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shave(verb, cut, check, reduce, diminish)
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shrivel(verb, drop, cut, decline, reduce)
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slash(verb, drop, cut, check, decline)
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stop(verb, end, reduce, pass, fall)
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take it easy(verb, expression, idiom, stop, calm)
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