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forward(verb, calm, quiet, help, reduce)
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further(verb, calm, quiet, help, reduce)
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gloze(verb, cover, ease, diminish)
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hide(verb, cover, ease, diminish)
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hush up(verb, expression, cover, ease)
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justify(verb, cover, ease, diminish)
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let up on(expression, idiom, calm, quiet, help)
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lull(verb, calm, quiet, cool, ease)
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make easier(expression, calm, quiet, help, reduce)
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make light of(verb, expression, idiom, cover, ease)
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make nice(verb, expression, calm, quiet, help)
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mask(verb, cover, ease, diminish)
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mellow(verb, calm, reduce, ease)
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moisten(verb, calm, reduce, ease)
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nurse(verb, calm, quiet, help, reduce)
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open the door(expression, idiom, calm, quiet, help)
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placate(verb, calm, dull, check, ease)
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pour oil on(verb, expression, idiom, calm, quiet)
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prettify(verb, cover, ease, diminish)
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promote(verb, support, calm, quiet, help)
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