9
lighten(verb, calm, drop, dull, quiet)
9
lower(verb, calm, drop, cut, decline)
8
compose(verb, calm, order, quiet, encourage)
8
decrease(verb, calm, drop, control, cut)
8
give way(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, strong)
8
let up(verb, expression, calm, drop, control)
8
mash(verb, calm, reduce, diminish, lessen)
8
mince(verb, vindication, euphemize)
8
modulate(verb, stop, calm, control, order)
8
still(verb, calm, order, quiet, help)
8
tame(verb, calm, control, beat, check)
7
damp(verb, dull, quiet, diminish, abate)
7
deaden(verb, dull, quiet, diminish, subdue)
7
hush(noun, verb, calm, dull, quiet)
7
quell(verb, calm, drop, control, order)
7
sweeten(verb, calm, quiet, ease, moderate)
6
chasten(verb, calm, control, cool, restrain)
6
disintegrate(verb, calm, reduce, diminish, lessen)
6
ease up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, calm)
6
give(verb, calm, reduce, diminish, lessen)
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