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lessen(verb, calm, ease, relieve, dispel)
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lighten(verb, calm, quiet, help, cool)
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lull(verb, calm, quiet, cool, relax)
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make advances
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manipulate(verb, influence, trick, charm, persuade)
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mitigate(verb, calm, quiet, cool, ease)
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moderate(verb, calm, ease, lessen, relieve)
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mollify(verb, calm, quiet, ease, lessen)
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mousetrap(verb, stimulate, excite, persuade, entice)
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move(verb, stimulate, excite, persuade, entice)
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nourish(verb, support, develop, promote, encourage)
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