| minimize(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish) |
| modify(verb, control, cool, restrain, diminish) |
| modulate(verb, calm, control, cool, restrain) |
| monkey around with(verb, expression, idiom, calm, cool) |
| narrow(verb, decline, reduce, ease, diminish) |
| overawe(verb, calm, dull, quiet, suppress) |
| pacificate(verb, calm, soothe, repress, appease) |
| patch things up(expression, idiom, calm, subdue, relax) |
| placate(verb, calm, quiet, cool, settle) |
| please(verb, calm, subdue, relax, satisfy) |
| pour oil on(verb, expression, idiom, ease, lessen) |
| propitiate(verb, calm, soothe, repress, appease) |
| put a lid on(verb, expression, idiom, calm, quiet) |
| put damper on(verb, expression, idiom, moderate, subdue) |
| put on the soft pedal(verb, expression, idiom, play, downplay) |
| put the lid on(verb, expression, idiom, calm, moderate) |
| qualify(verb, calm, control, quiet, cool) |
| quash(verb, calm, dull, quiet, suppress) |
| quit chattering(expression, calm, quiet, still, silence) |
| reconcile(verb, calm, subdue, relax, satisfy) |