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put down(verb, upset, crush, criticize)
4
take to task(verb, idiom, correct, reprimand)
4
tone down(verb, phrasal verb, control, cool)
3
bring down(verb, upset, crush, overcome)
3
dress down(verb, criticize, censure, discipline)
2
lay out(verb, order, reduce, criticize)
2
play down(verb, control, cool, restrain)
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attend to(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct)
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bank the fire
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bawl out(verb, criticize, censure, reprimand)
1
beat up(verb, beat, hurt, dismiss)
1
black out(verb, restrain, crush, block)
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boil down(order, reduce, clarify, shorten)
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break down(order, reduce, clarify, facilitate)
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break it down(idiom, reduce, clarify, shorten)
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bring low(verb, crush, confuse, shame)
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bring to account
1
bring to book
1
bury the hatchet(verb, idiom, calm, soothe)
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butter up(verb, calm, soothe, repress)
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