7
manacle(verb, hold, control, cover, secure)
7
muzzle(verb, stop, hold, control, quiet)
7
tie up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
7
abate(verb, calm, drop, control, cut)
7
alleviate(verb, calm, control, cool, ease)
7
ban(verb, stop, order, set, charge)
7
calm(verb, control, order, quiet, cool)
7
catch(verb, take, keep, stay, have)
7
chasten(verb, control, cool, crush, correct)
7
compel(verb, order, set, force, charge)
7
cumber(verb, block, curb, hinder, restrict)
7
damp(moderation, dissuasion)
7
enchain(verb, hold, cover, secure, join)
7
forbear(verb, stop, halt, suppress, prevent)
7
harness(verb, stop, hold, control, check)
7
interrupt(verb, stop, control, check, reduce)
7
lessen(verb, stop, calm, drop, control)
7
narrow(verb, control, cut, check, remove)
6
hold up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
6
interfere with(verb, phrasal verb, counteraction)
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