| modify(verb, calm, control, dull, check) |
| modulate(verb, calm, control, order, quiet) |
| pad |
| patch things up(expression, idiom, calm, quiet, cool) |
| play down(verb, expression, control, cool, restrain) |
| poultice |
| pour balm into(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, moderation) |
| qualify(verb, calm, control, quiet, cover) |
| release(verb, calm, quiet, help, reduce) |
| relent(verb, calm, control, quiet, help) |
| remedy(verb, encourage, delight, cheer, relieve) |
| remit(verb, dull, check, ease, moderate) |
| repress(verb, calm, control, order, quiet) |
| retard |
| silence(verb, calm, quiet, subdue, relax) |
| slack(verb, calm, quiet, smooth, ease) |
| smother(verb, calm, order, quiet, arrange) |
| soft-pedal(verb, calm, control, quiet, cool) |
| squelch(noun, verb, calm, quiet, subdue) |
| stabilize(verb, pacify) |