3
keep within bounds(expression, idiom)
3
lessen(verb, dull, quiet, diminish, impair)
3
limit(verb, close, block, curb, suppress)
3
moisten
3
overpower(verb, restrain, crush, block, curb)
3
pour water on(expression, idiom)
3
prohibit(verb, stop, close, halt, negative)
3
put to silence(expression, idiom)
3
reduce the temperature(expression, idiom)
3
restrict(verb, stop, control, quiet, check)
3
shimmer with heat(expression, idiom)
3
shut down on(expression, idiom)
3
shut off(verb, expression, stop, ruin, halt)
3
smash
3
soft-pedal(verb, calm, dull, quiet, suppress)
3
stamp out(verb, expression, restrain, crush, curb)
3
swelter
2
adumbrate(verb, cover, block, obscure, suppress)
2
alleviate(verb, dull, quiet, diminish, impair)
2
annihilate(verb, restrain, crush, curb, suppress)
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