110 entries under quiet topic. ×

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clamp down on(expression, idiom, close, restrain)
4
cork(verb, stop, control, make)
4
crack down on(verb, expression, idiom, restrain)
4
trammel(verb, restrain, suppress, prevent)
3
blunt(verb, dull, hurt, diminish)
3
choke off(verb, expression, calm, dull)
3
cut off(verb, expression, calm, dull)
3
depress(verb, dull, reduce, restrain)
3
diminish(verb, dull, reduce, impair)
3
lessen(verb, dull, diminish, impair)
3
restrict(verb, stop, control, check)
3
soft-pedal(verb, calm, dull, suppress)
2
alleviate(verb, dull, diminish, impair)
2
close up(verb, expression, calm, dull)
2
cut short(verb, expression, calm, dull)
2
deprive(make, dull, force, diminish)
2
dim(verb, dull, diminish, impair)
2
dry up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, calm)
2
dummy up(verb, expression, calm, dull)
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hush-hush(verb, calm, dull, suppress)
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