256 entries under verb topic. ×

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lessen(calm, control, decline, reduce)
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muzzle(calm, dull, quiet, moderate)
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squelch(calm, dull, quiet, suppress)
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stifle(calm, dull, quiet, suppress)
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still(calm, dull, quiet, cool)
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temper(calm, control, quiet, cool)
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allay(calm, control, quiet, cool)
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appease(calm, control, quiet, cool)
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assuage(calm, control, quiet, cool)
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becalm(calm, quiet, cool, settle)
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calm(control, dull, quiet, cool)
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choke(calm, quiet, finish, subdue)
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compose(calm, quiet, cool, settle)
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cool it(expression, calm, dull, quiet)
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cool out(expression, calm, control, quiet)
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cut short(expression, calm, dull, quiet)
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damp
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de-emphasize
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diminish(calm, control, quiet, decline)
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dummy up(expression, calm, dull, quiet)
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