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tenderize
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tinge
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toll(verb, influence, trick, charm, persuade)
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tone down
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touch(verb, control, direct, influence, persuade)
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tune down
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unbrace
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undermine
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unman
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unnerve
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unstrengthen
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unstring
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urge(verb, influence, trick, charm, persuade)
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weaken
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wear down
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