2
take the sting out(verb, expression, idiom, calm, quiet)
2
tarnish(verb, dull, bleach)
2
tranquilize(verb, calm, dull, quiet, help)
2
truncate(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish)
2
unblock(verb, clear, open, release, free)
2
unclog(clear, open, release, free, clean)
2
untie(clear, open, release, free, clean)
2
uplift
2
upraise(verb, reduce, ease, lessen, lift)
2
waste(verb, drop, quiet, cut, decline)
2
wear away(expression, drop, cut, decline, reduce)
2
wear down(expression, drop, cut, decline, reduce)
2
wither(verb, drop, quiet, cut, decline)
1
abet(verb, support, help, promote, assist)
1
accent(verb, increase, raise, severe, boost)
1
accentuate(verb, increase, raise, severe, boost)
1
add fuel(verb, expression, increase, raise, severe)
1
add to(verb, expression, increase, raise, severe)
1
aggrandize(verb, increase, raise, severe, boost)
1
aggravate(verb, increase, raise, severe, boost)
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