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