3
squash(verb, calm, subdue, relax, satisfy)
3
stroke(verb, move, upset, calm, quiet)
3
surrender(verb, yield, quit, concede, sympathize)
3
tenderize(verb, calm, reduce, diminish, lessen)
3
tune down(verb, expression, calm, order, quiet)
3
undermine(verb, dull, decline, fail, halt)
3
white(verb, cover, ease, moderate, diminish)
2
acquiesce(verb, yield, surrender, quit, relax)
2
afford
2
aid(verb, calm, quiet, help, reduce)
2
alter(verb, limit, temper, restrict)
2
apple polish(expression, persuade, deceive, entice, tempt)
2
argue into(expression, charm, persuade, deceive, entice)
2
assist(verb, calm, quiet, help, reduce)
2
attemper
2
bear
2
becalm(verb, calm, order, quiet, ease)
2
beguile(verb, charm, persuade, deceive, entice)
2
blandish(verb, praise, charm, persuade, deceive)
2
bootlick(verb, praise, charm, persuade, deceive)
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