20
calm(verb, adjective, stop, upset, excite)
13
please(verb, adverb)
9
appease(verb, stop, upset, calm, satisfy)
8
placate
8
soothe(verb, stop, upset, calm, excite)
7
allay(verb, upset, increase, reduce, pain)
7
pacify(verb, stop, upset, calm, agitate)
7
prevent
6
dampen
6
conciliate
5
mollify(verb, upset, increase, excite, soothe)
5
discourage
5
quiet(verb, upset, release)
4
comfort(verb, stop, upset, calm, trouble)
4
inhibit
4
subdue
4
tranquilize
2
mitigate(verb, upset, extend)
2
quell(upset, incite)
2
satisfy(verb, upset, trouble, agitate)
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