113 entries under verb topic. ×

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put chill on(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, cool)
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put down(expression, cool, restrain, halt)
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put half nelson on(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, cool)
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quash(restrain, crush, block, curb)
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quelch(restrain, crush, block, curb)
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quell(restrain, crush, block, curb)
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rein(restrain, crush, block, curb)
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restrain(crush, halt, block, curb)
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restrict(restrain, halt, block, hinder)
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rule out(expression, restrain, halt, block)
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shush(restrain, crush, block, curb)
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shut out(expression, restrain, halt, block)
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silence(noun, restrain, crush, block)
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simmer down(expression, phrasal verb, restrain, crush)
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smother(restrain, crush, block, curb)
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spike(restrain, halt, block, prevent)
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squelch(restrain, crush, block, curb)
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stifle(restrain, crush, block, curb)
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stymie(restrain, halt, block, prevent)
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subdue(restrain, crush, block, curb)
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