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relax(calm, quiet, cool, settle)
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repress(calm, control, cool, restrain)
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restrain(calm, control, cool, moderate)
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roll back(expression, decline, reduce, ease)
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satisfy(calm, subdue, relax, soothe)
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say nothing(expression, calm, dull, quiet)
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sedate(quiet, cool, settle, relieve)
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settle down(expression, calm, dull, quiet)
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shrink(decline, reduce, ease, diminish)
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simmer down(expression, quiet, cool, settle)
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sit on(expression, calm, dull, quiet)
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slack(calm, subdue, relax, satisfy)
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slack up(expression, decline, reduce, ease)
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slacken(calm, control, quiet, decline)
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smooth(calm, subdue, relax, satisfy)
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smooth over(expression, calm, hide, soothe)
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square(calm, subdue, relax, satisfy)
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steady(quiet, cool, settle, soothe)
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strike dumb(expression, calm, dull, quiet)
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subside(calm, control, quiet, cool)
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