| suppress(verb, stop, upset, hold, calm) |
| restrain(verb, stop, hold, calm, control) |
| subdue(verb, upset, hold, calm, control) |
| check(verb, stop, hold, calm, control) |
| stifle(verb, stop, hold, control, dull) |
| control(verb, stop, hold, calm, order) |
| curb(verb, stop, hold, control, quiet) |
| inhibit(verb, stop, hold, control, check) |
| quash(verb, hold, control, beat, check) |
| hold back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold) |
| smother(verb, stop, hold, calm, control) |
| quell(verb, upset, hold, calm, control) |
| hinder(verb, stop, upset, hold, control) |
| muffle(verb, stop, hold, dull, quiet) |
| bridle(verb, stop, hold, control, check) |
| squelch(verb, stop, hold, control, quiet) |
| put down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, beat) |
| discourage(verb, stop, hold, control, check) |
| strangle(verb, stop, hold, restrain, curb) |
| contain(verb, hold, calm, control, order) |