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take the edge off(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, calm)
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take the sting out(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, calm)
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take the sting out of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, settle)
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tranquilize(verb, calm, quiet, ease, moderate)
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unburden(verb, calm, quiet, help, settle)
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untrouble(verb, calm, quiet, help, settle)
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act as middle(verb, expression, idiom, soothe, appease)
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allying(verb, soothe, pacify, alleviate, re-collect)
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ameliorate(verb, soothe, appease, pacify, placate)
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arbitrate(verb, soothe, appease, pacify, placate)
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be calm(verb, soothe, re-collect, downs, allying)
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bring to terms(verb, expression, idiom, soothe, appease)
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bury the hatchet(verb, expression, idiom, soothe, appease)
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butter up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, calm, quiet)
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chasten(verb, soothe, appease, pacify, placate)
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comfort(verb, ease, soothe, appease, pacify)
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con(verb, soothe, appease, pacify, placate)
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console(verb, calm, quiet, help, relax)
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cool it(verb, expression, soothe, re-collect, downs)
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cooling off(verb, expression, soothe, alleviate, re-collect)
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