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moderate(verb, stop, calm, dull)
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tone down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, dull)
15
soften(verb, calm, dull, quiet)
15
squelch(verb, upset, calm, dull)
14
mollify(verb, calm, dull, quiet)
13
pacify(verb, calm, dull, quiet)
13
quiet(verb, adjective, calm, dull)
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break(verb, upset, check, reduce)
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calm(verb, adjective, dull, quiet)
12
dominate(verb, check, run, determine)
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bridle(noun, verb, hold, check)
10
discipline(verb, check, run, direct)
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inhibit(verb, hold, check, run)
10
oppress(verb, press, determine, direct)
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abate(verb, stop, calm, dull)
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allay(verb, stop, calm, dull)
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appease(verb, calm, dull, quiet)
9
extinguish(verb, calm, dull, quiet)
9
keep down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold)
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diminish(verb, stop, calm, dull)
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