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bring up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, break, raise)
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bust(verb, break, raise, naturalize)
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calm(verb, soothe)
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candied(verb, tempt, soft-soap, soft-soaping, sugar-coat)
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candy-coat(verb, tempt, soft-soap, soft-soaping, candied)
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candy-coated(verb, tempt, soft-soap, soft-soaping, candied)
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cater to(verb, expression, tempt, soft-soap, soft-soaping)
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check(verb, restrain, crush, suppress, humble)
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clemency
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compassion
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conciliate(verb, calm, soothe)
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condition(verb, gentle)
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conquer(verb, restrain, crush, suppress, humble)
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considerate
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control(verb, restrain, crush, suppress, humble)
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corral(verb, break, raise, naturalize)
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courteous
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courtesy
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cower(verb, tempt, soft-soap, soft-soaping, candied)
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crush(verb, restrain, suppress, humble)
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