| throw cold water on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, stop) |
| tie up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, restrain, crush) |
| tune down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, calm, order) |
| unbend(verb, stop, calm, complete, leave) |
| unlax(verb, stop, calm, complete, leave) |
| vigorously(adverb, seriously, earnestly, actively, truly) |
| with a straight face(expression, idiom, adverb, seriously, vigorously) |
| with forethought(expression, adverb, seriously, vigorously, earnestly) |
| with sobriety(expression, adverb, seriously, vigorously, earnestly) |
| zealously(adverb, seriously, vigorously, earnestly, actively) |
| abate(verb, calm, rest, soften, unwind) |
| achieve(leave, finish, eliminate) |
| adjourn(rest, relax, pause) |
| allying(verb, soothe, re-collect, downs, sedating) |
| aside(adverb, seriously, actively, thoughtfully, purposefully) |
| asphyxiate(verb, hide, contain, conceal, retain) |
| austerely |
| awe(verb, check, cool, restrain, limit) |
| be calm(verb, calm, cool, relieve, soothe) |
| become quiet |