3
hold(verb, restraint)
3
hold down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, close)
3
keep down(verb, expression, annoy, suppress, subdue)
3
keep within bounds(expression, idiom)
3
lambaste(verb, beat, attack, defeat, hit)
3
lessen(verb, calm, order, dull, quiet)
3
mare's nest
3
mask
3
massacre(verb, get, beat, hit, destroy)
3
mitigate(verb, calm, order, quiet, arrange)
3
mute(verb, dull, quiet, diminish, impair)
3
oppress(verb, suppress, subdue, restrict, depress)
3
overpower(verb, beat, restrain, crush, overcome)
3
pour water on(expression, idiom)
3
reduce the temperature(expression, idiom)
3
rout(verb, beat, defeat, overcome, overpower)
3
shimmer with heat(expression, idiom)
3
shush(verb, restrain, crush, block, curb)
3
shut down on(expression, idiom)
3
slack(insulation, fire extinction)
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