3
stifled(verb, weak, pale, faded)
3
toned down(verb, expression, adjective, phrasal verb, quiet)
3
touched(verb, adjective, sad, unhappy, affected)
2
apologetic(sad, unhappy)
2
bated(weak, pale, faded)
2
contrite(sad, unhappy, apologetic)
2
diffused
2
dim(adjective, dull, quiet, weak, soft)
2
domesticated(adjective, quiet, gentle, restrained)
2
dumb
2
euphemistic(adjective, polite, relieved, unlit, subfusc)
2
gloss
2
irksome
2
leaden(adjective, soft, obscure, flat, dark)
2
lessened(verb, adjective, restrained, qualified, reduced)
2
light(weak, pale, faded)
2
macerated(adjective, reduced, smashed, crushed)
2
melted(verb, adjective, sad, unhappy, affected)
2
mild(weak, pale, faded)
2
palliated(verb, adjective, relaxed, subdued, pleased)
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