| narrow(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish) |
| obtund |
| pad |
| pardon(verb, stop, reduce, release, moderate) |
| patch things up(verb, expression, idiom, calm, quiet) |
| poultice |
| pour oil on(verb, expression, idiom, calm, quiet) |
| prevent |
| rationalize(verb, defend, explain, spare, relieve) |
| reassure(verb, encourage, delight, cheer, relieve) |
| reform(verb, fix, correct, ease, right) |
| refute(verb, evidence, vindicate) |
| regulate(verb, calm, control, order, quiet) |
| release(verb, stop, calm, quiet, help) |
| relent(verb, calm, control, quiet, help) |
| repress(verb, calm, control, order, quiet) |
| revamp(verb, calm, cool, restrain, ease) |
| revive(verb, support, encourage, back, delight) |
| satisfy(verb, calm, ease, moderate, lessen) |
| separate(verb, remove, release, free, discharge) |