| tame(verb, adjective, control, restrain, diminish) |
| tone down(verb, expression, calm, control, dull) |
| unburden(verb, calm, quiet, reduce, ease) |
| anesthetize(calm, dull, quiet, help, reduce) |
| assist(verb, support, calm, help, reduce) |
| calm down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, calm, quiet) |
| cheer(verb, support, calm, quiet, help) |
| commute(verb, reduce, shorten) |
| conciliate(verb, calm, fix, settle, ease) |
| control(verb, fix, restrain, correct, ease) |
| excuse(verb, stop, cover, reduce, release) |
| hush(verb, calm, dull, quiet, cool) |
| improve(verb, support, calm, help, reduce) |
| let up(verb, expression, control, help, smooth) |
| numb(verb, dull, quiet, diminish, abate) |
| pour oil on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, calm) |
| restore(verb, support, fix, settle, correct) |
| slake |
| sober(adjective, moderation) |
| sweeten(verb, calm, ease, moderate, happy) |