| blunt(verb, adjective, calm, dull, check) |
| chagrin(verb, upset, crush, annoy, suppress) |
| constrain(verb, hold, control, check, cool) |
| cricify |
| dulcify(verb, calm, quiet, help, cool) |
| hold back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, check) |
| intimidate(verb, discourage, deter, scare, frighten) |
| lick(verb, phrasal verb, upset, clear, beat) |
| mellow(verb, calm, control, check, reduce) |
| prostrate(verb, beat, reduce, defeat, crush) |
| relax(verb, calm, quiet, reduce, release) |
| restrict(verb, hold, control, restrain, curb) |
| stop(verb, calm, control, determine, direct) |
| strangle(verb, beat, ruin, suppress, stifle) |
| annul(verb, counteract, counterbalance, defuse) |
| bear down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, control) |
| bottle up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, control) |
| castigate(verb, defeat, overcome, correct, overwhelm) |
| charm(verb, delight, excite, engage, animate) |
| daunt(verb, discourage, deter, alarm, bully) |