11
overthrow(verb, upset, beat, reduce, defeat)
11
soothe(verb, calm, dull, quiet, check)
11
triumph(verb, defeat, crush, overcome, top)
10
bridle(noun, verb, hold, control, check)
10
discipline(verb, control, check, run, direct)
10
inhibit(verb, hold, control, check, run)
10
muffle(verb, calm, dull, quiet, restrain)
10
oppress(verb, control, press, determine, direct)
10
silence(verb, upset, calm, dull, quiet)
10
smother(verb, check, cool, restrain, crush)
10
surmount(verb, upset, beat, reduce, defeat)
10
whip(verb, phrasal verb, upset, beat, defeat)
9
abate(verb, stop, calm, control, dull)
9
allay(verb, stop, calm, control, dull)
9
appease(verb, calm, control, dull, quiet)
9
bring down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, beat)
9
domesticate(verb, break, restrain, curb, suppress)
9
extinguish(verb, calm, control, dull, quiet)
9
hush(noun, verb, calm, dull, quiet)
9
keep down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, control)
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