2
chasten(verb, control, cool, restrain, diminish)
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chord
2
cloud(verb, cover, moderate, obscure, protect)
2
constrain(verb, control, cool, restrain, diminish)
2
darken(verb, cover, moderate, obscure, protect)
2
deafen
2
decolorize(verb, dull, disappear, dim, dissolve)
2
depress(verb, dull, quiet, cut, reduce)
2
discolor(verb, dull, dim, dissolve, lighten)
2
drain(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, lower)
2
extenuate(verb, dull, check, ease, moderate)
2
hush(verb, dull, quiet, diminish, subdue)
2
impair(verb, dull, quiet, cut, reduce)
2
knead(verb, calm, reduce, ease, moderate)
2
knock out(expression, dull, quiet, diminish, abate)
2
let up(verb, expression, control, restrain, diminish)
2
lose color(verb, expression, dull, disappear, dim)
2
lose luster(verb, expression, dull, disappear, dim)
2
mash(verb, calm, reduce, ease, moderate)
2
pale(verb, dull, dim, dissolve, lighten)
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