| decrease(verb, stop, calm, control, dull) |
| dilute(verb, moderate, soften) |
| dim(adjective, moderate, soften, dilute) |
| do in |
| downplay(verb, crush, confuse, shame, disgrace) |
| drop(verb, control, beat, check, restrain) |
| enthral |
| enthrall(verb, defeat, delight, suppress, excite) |
| eradicate(verb, upset, beat, defeat, destroy) |
| exceed(verb, upset, clear, defeat, pass) |
| exterminate(verb, upset, beat, defeat, destroy) |
| fascinate(verb, charm, attract, captivate, beguile) |
| foil(verb, beat, defeat, crush, overcome) |
| frustrate(verb, beat, defeat, crush, overcome) |
| hamper(verb, hold, control, restrain, curb) |
| harass(verb, crush, annoy, suppress, depress) |
| hinder(verb, upset, hold, control, beat) |
| hold down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, control) |
| hypnotize(verb, delight, excite, charm, engage) |
| keep back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, restrain, crush) |