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bear down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, upset)
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beat down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset)
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calm(verb, dull, check, release)
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cut short(verb, expression, stop, cut)
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hamper(verb, stop, check, restrain)
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hinder(verb, stop, upset, beat)
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hold(verb, move, stop, smooth)
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keep within bounds(verb, expression, idiom, check)
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play down(verb, expression, cool, restrain)
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bar(verb, stop, upset, beat)
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confine(verb, check, decline, restrain)
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delay(verb, stop, check, restrain)
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die down(verb, expression, drop, cut)
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discourage(verb, stop, upset, dull)
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frustrate(verb, stop, dull, quiet)
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halt(verb, stop, upset, beat)
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impede(verb, stop, upset, beat)
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obstruct(verb, stop, upset, beat)
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prevent(verb, stop, restrain, halt)
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regulate(verb, check, cool, restrain)
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