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constrain(control, cool, restrain, diminish)
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darken(cover, moderate, obscure, protect)
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decolorize(dull, disappear, dim, dissolve)
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depress(dull, quiet, cut, reduce)
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discolor(dull, dim, dissolve, lighten)
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drain(cut, reduce, diminish, lower)
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extenuate(dull, check, ease, moderate)
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hush(dull, quiet, diminish, subdue)
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impair(dull, quiet, cut, reduce)
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knead(calm, reduce, ease, moderate)
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let up(expression, control, restrain, diminish)
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lose color(expression, dull, disappear, dim)
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lose luster(expression, dull, disappear, dim)
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mash(calm, reduce, ease, moderate)
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pale(dull, dim, dissolve, lighten)
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repress(control, dull, quiet, beat)
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shade(cover, moderate, obscure, protect)
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silence(dampen, deaden)
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smother(dull, quiet, diminish, subdue)
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soothe(calm, dull, check, reduce)
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