2
bake
2
blaze
2
blot out(expression, cover, block, obscure, suppress)
2
blow out(verb, expression, extinguish, smother, quench)
2
bridle(verb, make, force, curb, pressure)
2
cease(verb, stop, ruin, halt, negative)
2
chasten(verb, restrain, crush, block, curb)
2
choke down
2
close(block, fill, gag, smother, stoppered)
2
close up(verb, expression, calm, dull, quiet)
2
cloud
2
constrict(verb, make, force, block, curb)
2
cool(verb, control, dull, check, reduce)
2
cork up(verb, expression, close, restrain, curb)
2
curtain(verb, cover, block, obscure, suppress)
2
cut short(verb, expression, calm, dull, quiet)
2
daunt(verb, de-motivate)
2
debar
2
deny(verb, make, force, curb, pressure)
2
deprive(make, dull, quiet, force, diminish)
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