4
degrade(verb, upset, reduce, ruin, crush)
4
demoralize(verb, reduce, ruin, weaken)
4
depress(verb, smooth, crush, annoy, suppress)
4
discourage(verb, deter, intimidate)
4
disenfranchise(verb, suppress, subject, bind, dominate)
4
downgrade(verb, reduce, ruin, weaken)
4
extenuate(verb, dull, check, ease, moderate)
4
gag(verb, hold, calm, control, dull)
4
get over(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
4
hold(verb, control, restrain, curb, suppress)
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hold in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, restrain)
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invalidate(verb, cross, frustrate, blank, thwart)
4
muzzle(verb, hold, calm, control, dull)
4
obtund
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overmaster(verb, beat, defeat, crush, overcome)
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overrun(verb, upset, take, control, force)
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overturn(verb, upset, beat, defeat, destroy)
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relieve(verb, calm, control, dull, quiet)
4
sink(verb, upset, beat, defeat, crush)
4
smash(verb, upset, beat, defeat, crush)
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