4
cool(verb, stop, dull, check, reduce)
4
cripple(verb, upset, depress, extinguish, dishearten)
4
crush(verb, depress, frustrate, humble, disappointment)
4
defeat(noun, verb, stop, prevent, hinder)
4
disfavor(verb, stop, check, reject, oppose)
4
disillusion(verb, upset, bother, disturb, shock)
4
oppress(verb, upset, dull, reduce, disturb)
4
puncture(verb, feelings)
4
remain(verb, stop, restrain, prevent, deter)
4
stave off(verb, expression, stop, hold, check)
4
subdue(verb, deter, intimidate)
4
terrorize(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry)
4
unman(verb, upset, depress, deter, extinguish)
4
weigh(verb, depress, dishearten, dismay, dispirit)
3
appall(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry)
3
baffle(noun, verb, stop, hold, control)
3
ban(verb, stop, reject, restrain, ignore)
3
break
3
confound(verb, upset, disturb, shock, weaken)
3
counter(verb, stop, prevent, hinder, depress)
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