| keep under(verb, expression, upset, trouble, dull) |
| mandate(verb, compel) |
| nonplus(verb, upset, bother, disturb, destroy) |
| oblige(verb, compel, scare, frighten, threaten) |
| obstruct |
| oppress(verb, upset, trouble, dull, reduce) |
| overwhelm(verb, discourage, deter, surprise, intimidate) |
| perturb(verb, upset, trouble, dull, reduce) |
| press(verb, upset, trouble, dull, reduce) |
| rattle(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry) |
| sadden(verb, upset, trouble, dull, reduce) |
| sap(verb, upset, trouble, dull, reduce) |
| scare to death(expression, idiom, upset, shock, agitate) |
| shoot(verb, impress, amaze, grandstand) |
| stifle(verb, de-motivate) |
| talk out of(expression, idiom) |
| unhinge(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry) |
| weary(verb, upset, trouble, dull, reduce) |
| abase(verb, upset, trouble, dull, reduce) |
| act like a wet blanket |