Synonyms|425Antonyms|34|Broader|9Narrower|4Related|161

193 entries under verb topic. ×

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purge(clear, release, defend, explain)
2
slacken(decline, reduce, moderate, lower)
2
smooth(cool, ease, peace, mellow)
2
soft-pedal(hide, white, doctor)
2
sugarcoat(cover, ease, moderate, finish)
2
temper(dull, cover, check, decline)
2
whiten(cover, ease, moderate, finish)
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alibi(noun, defend, explain, spare)
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ameliorate(reduce, ease, lessen, lift)
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apologize for(expression, cover, ease, moderate)
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become smaller(expression, decline, reduce, moderate)
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buoy(reduce, ease, lessen, lift)
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calm(dull, check, reduce, cool)
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camouflage(cover, ease, moderate, hide)
1
change(reduce, ease, lessen, lift)
1
cloak(cover, ease, moderate, diminish)
1
close(decline, reduce, moderate, lower)
1
comfort(reduce, cool, ease, lessen)
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conceal truth(expression, hide, white, doctor)
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contract(decline, reduce, moderate, diminish)
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