7
conquering(verb, adjective, abuse, misery, hardship)
6
softening(verb, moderating)
6
soothing(verb, adjective, soothing, moderating)
5
mollifying(verb, adjective, soothing)
5
overcoming(verb, defeating)
5
quieting(noun, verb, adjective, soothing, moderating)
5
restraining(noun, verb, adjective, moderating)
4
abating(verb, moderating)
4
crushing(noun, verb, adjective, defeating)
4
deadening
4
mastering(verb, defeating)
4
moderating(verb, moderating)
4
overpowering(verb, adjective, defeating)
4
pacifying(verb, adjective, soothing, moderating)
4
quelling(noun, verb, defeating)
4
reducing
4
subjecting(verb, defeating)
4
subjugation(noun, cruelty, domination, coercion)
4
vanquishing(verb, defeating)
3
alleviating(verb, moderating)
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