9
disencumber(verb, adjective, drop, clear, open)
9
illumine(verb, light, perfect, provide, flash)
9
moderate(verb, calm, dull, quiet, help)
9
mollify(verb, calm, dull, quiet, help)
9
palliate(verb, calm, dull, quiet, help)
8
buoy up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, improve, inspire)
8
clear(verb, adjective, clear, release, free)
8
comfort(noun, verb, calm, quiet, help)
8
light up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, light, flash)
8
unload(verb, adjective, drop, take, clear)
7
cheer(verb, calm, quiet, help, reduce)
7
enlighten
7
soothe(verb, calm, dull, quiet, help)
7
temper(verb, calm, dull, cover, check)
7
whiten(verb, cover, ease, moderate, abate)
6
aid(noun, verb, support, calm, quiet)
6
ameliorate(verb, calm, quiet, help, clear)
6
console(verb, calm, quiet, reduce, release)
6
facilitate(verb, support, calm, quiet, help)
6
free(verb, calm, quiet, help, clear)
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