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| downplay(verb, reduce, restrain, crush) | |
| minimize(verb, dismiss, restrain, diminish) | |
| diminish(verb, control, reduce, restrain) | |
| soft-pedal(verb, control, show, cool, restrain) | |
| lessen(verb, control, reduce, restrain) | |
| tone down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, show) | |
| reduce(verb, control, cool, restrain) | |
| restrain(verb, control, reduce, cool) | |
| soften(verb, control, reduce, cool, restrain) | |
| mitigate(verb, control, reduce, restrain) | |
| abate(verb, control, reduce, restrain) | |
| control(verb, reduce, cool, restrain) | |
| dampen(soften, dilute) | |
| modulate(verb, control, reduce, cool, restrain) | |
| palliate(downplay, underplay) | |
| slacken(verb, control, reduce, restrain) | |
| sober(soften, dilute) | |
| subdue(verb, control, cool, restrain, crush) | |
| talk down(expression, restrain, minimize, understate) | |
| temper(verb, control, reduce, cool, restrain) |
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