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shrivel(verb, drop, quiet, cut, decline)
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slack off(expression, drop, cut, decline, reduce)
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slash(verb, drop, quiet, cut, decline)
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smooth(verb, calm, quiet, help, reduce)
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spotlight(verb, light, flash, animate, shine)
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stimulate(verb, amuse)
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subdue(verb, calm, dull, quiet, check)
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subside(verb, drop, quiet, cut, decline)
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sweeten(verb, calm, ease, moderate, lessen)
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tail off(expression, drop, cut, decline, reduce)
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take(verb, reduce, ease, lessen, lift)
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take a load off(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, drop)
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