14
abridge(verb, cut, decline, reduce, restrain)
14
belt(noun, verb, phrasal verb, beat, attack)
14
clamp(noun, verb, hold, touch, catch)
14
dock(noun, verb, cut, reduce, restrain)
14
nip(verb, cut, press, crush, diminish)
14
thwack(noun, verb, beat, attack, hit)
13
box(noun, verb, beat, attack, hit)
13
catch(noun, verb, hold, attack, secure)
13
clout(noun, verb, force, beat, attack)
13
knock(noun, verb, beat, attack, hit)
13
strike(noun, verb, charge, beat, attack)
12
biff(noun, verb, phrasal verb, charge, beat)
12
bob(noun, verb, cut, reduce, diminish)
12
buckle(noun, verb, hold, catch, grasp)
12
pace(noun, rush, speed, urge, fast)
12
pin(noun, verb, hold, secure, join)
12
reduce(verb, cut, check, decline, restrain)
12
shave(verb, cut, check, reduce, restrain)
11
cut back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, check)
11
diminish(verb, cut, check, decline, reduce)
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