50 entries under moderate topic. ×

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think nothing of(expression, idiom, restrain)
2
weaken(verb, soften, dilute)
1
decrease(verb, control, reduce, restrain)
1
deemphasize(verb, restrain, pretend, minimize)
1
devalue(restrain, minimize, underrate, undervalue)
1
lower(verb, reduce, crush, diminish)
1
qualify(verb, control, reduce, cool, restrain)
1
whitewash(verb, restrain)
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attach little importance to(expression, idiom, restrain)
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blue-pencil(verb, downplay, underplay)
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chill out(expression, soften, dilute)
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cloud(soften, dilute)
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curb(verb, control, reduce, cool, restrain)
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darken(verb, dim, soften, dilute)
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deepen(soften, dilute)
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dilute
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dim(soften, dilute)
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euphemize(verb, downplay, underplay)
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give a lower profile(expression, idiom, restrain)
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give little weight to(expression, idiom, restrain)
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