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dim(dull, quiet, cover, moderate)
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diminish(control, dull, quiet, cut)
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lighten(calm, dull, check, reduce)
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play down(expression, phrasal verb, control, show)
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relax(reduce, moderate, lessen)
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restrain(calm, control, beat, check)
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suppress(control, dull, quiet, beat)
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weaken(calm, dull, quiet, cut)
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allay(calm, control, dull, check)
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alleviate(calm, control, dull, quiet)
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assuage(calm, control, dull, check)
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control(beat, check, reduce, cool)
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cushion(dull, quiet, reduce, diminish)
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decrease(control, cut, check, reduce)
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ease(calm, dull, cut, check)
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palliate(calm, dull, check, reduce)
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qualify(calm, control, increase, reduce)
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quiet(control, dull, beat, check)
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slacken(control, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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sober(moderate, soften, dilute, sobering)
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