| clip(verb, cut, check, reduce, diminish) |
| cloud over(verb, expression, cover, obscure, protect) |
| cloud up(verb, expression, cover, obscure, protect) |
| conceal(verb, cover, obscure, suppress, subdue) |
| conquer(verb, control, beat, check, defeat) |
| consume(verb, dull, quiet, diminish, abate) |
| contract(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, lower) |
| cool(verb, calm, control, dull, check) |
| cool out(verb, expression, calm, control, cool) |
| cover(verb, obscure, suppress, subdue, protect) |
| crush(verb, control, beat, check, defeat) |
| curtail(verb, cut, check, reduce, diminish) |
| cut(verb, check, reduce, diminish, lower) |
| cut back(verb, expression, cut, check, reduce) |
| cut down(verb, expression, cut, check, reduce) |
| de-escalate(verb, cut, check, reduce, decrease) |
| debase(verb, quiet, cut, reduce, diminish) |
| decolor |
| decry(verb, cut, check, reduce, decrease) |
| deepen(verb, cover, moderate, obscure, protect) |