2
pleasing(verb, amusing, cheering)
2
quieting(adjective, declining, shrinking, lowering, falling)
2
refreshing(verb, adjective, amusing, soothing, cheering)
2
relaxation
2
shrinking(verb, adjective, declining, lowering, falling)
2
slackening(adjective, declining, shrinking, lowering, falling)
1
abating(verb, adjective, soothing, cheering, encouraging)
1
abbreviating(verb, diminishing)
1
abridging(verb, diminishing)
1
achromatization
1
aid relaxation(expression, support, help, release, happiness)
1
alleviative
1
amelioration(noun, support, break, help, fix)
1
amusing(verb, amusing)
1
analeptic(adjective, soothing, cheering, encouraging, lessening)
1
appeasement(noun, support, break, help, fix)
1
assistance(noun, support, break, help, fix)
1
balm(noun, support, break, help, fix)
1
balmy
1
beguiling(verb, amusing)
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