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deaden(verb, advance, hurt, raise, extend)
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debilitate
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decelerate
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decrease(noun, verb, stop, reject, halt)
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defuse
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denounce
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disparage(honor, praise, approve)
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disturb(verb, calm, order, quiet, help)
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douse
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dread(verb, steady, anticipate)
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emasculate
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encumber
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enjoin
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fetter(release, free)
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frighten(calm, soothe)
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go against
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halt(verb, stop, go, open, reject)
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hamper(verb, restrict, impede)
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harass(help, delight, aid)
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hurt(verb, dishearten, dissuade)
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