2
downplay(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
2
dulcify(verb, calm, soothe, repress, appease)
2
excoriate(verb, criticize, censure, reprimand, rebuke)
2
execute(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, harm)
2
foul
2
imprison(verb, discipline, reprimand, punish)
2
incarcerate(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, harm)
2
inhibit(verb, restrain, crush, block, curb)
2
judge(verb, fine, discipline, reprimand, punish)
2
keelhaul(verb, punish)
2
lash(verb, beat, hurt, dismiss, correct)
2
lay out(verb, expression, order, reduce, criticize)
2
lower(verb, upset, crush, confuse, shame)
2
master(verb, order, restrain, crush, block)
2
modulate(verb, control, cool, restrain, diminish)
2
play down(verb, expression, control, cool, restrain)
2
pummel(verb, beat, criticize, censure, discipline)
2
quash(verb, restrain, crush, block, curb)
2
rail(verb, criticize, censure, discipline, reprimand)
2
ream(verb, criticize, censure, discipline, reprimand)
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