3
cheer(verb, encourage, depress)
3
coax
3
contract
3
countenance(noun, verb, support, hurt, block)
3
convince(verb, stop)
3
energize(verb, calm, dull)
3
exhilarate(verb, happy, bore)
3
induce(verb, cause, encourage)
3
inspirit(verb, upset, calm, dull, help)
3
inveigled
3
prod
3
reassure(verb, upset, calm, help, aid)
3
spur on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, calm, help)
3
stir(verb, calm, separate, stimulate, incite)
2
aid(noun, verb, calm, help, hurt)
2
animate(verb, life, bore)
2
arouse(verb, stop, calm)
2
assure(verb, calm, help, aid, distress)
2
buoy
2
console(noun, verb, upset, comfort, depress)
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