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controlled(temperate, abstemious, clear-headed)
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cool(adjective, calm, sensible, restrained, alert)
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curbing
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defence
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defiance(rejection, refutation, disavowal)
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denunciation(rejection, refutation, disavowal)
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desist
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desisting
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discontinuing
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dispassionate(adjective, calm, sensible, restrained, alert)
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down-to-earth(adjective, calm, sensible, dark, restrained)
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easy-going(adjective, calm, restrained, subdued, impassive)
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ending
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forbear
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frugality(self-discipline, self-restraint, self-denial)
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hard-hearted(adjective, calm, restrained, subdued, impassive)
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hardboiled(adjective, quiet, restrained, sober, subdued)
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hindering
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holding back
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impassive(adjective, calm, restrained, subdued, unresponsive)
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