| lessen(verb, calm, control, decline, reduce) |
| muzzle(verb, calm, dull, quiet, moderate) |
| squelch(verb, calm, dull, quiet, suppress) |
| stifle(verb, calm, dull, quiet, suppress) |
| still(verb, calm, dull, quiet, cool) |
| temper(verb, calm, control, quiet, cool) |
| allay(verb, calm, control, quiet, cool) |
| appease(verb, calm, control, quiet, cool) |
| assuage(verb, calm, control, quiet, cool) |
| becalm(verb, calm, quiet, cool, settle) |
| calm(verb, control, dull, quiet, cool) |
| choke(verb, calm, quiet, finish, subdue) |
| clam up(expression, calm, dull, quiet, suppress) |
| compose(verb, calm, quiet, cool, settle) |
| cool it(verb, expression, calm, dull, quiet) |
| cool out(verb, expression, calm, control, quiet) |
| cushion(silence, dampen, deaden) |
| cut short(verb, expression, calm, dull, quiet) |
| damp |
| de-emphasize(verb, show) |