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take the sting out
take the sting out
synonyms
allay
mitigate
ease
mollify
take the edge off
assuage
alleviate
lighten
pacify
cool
quiet
moderate
pour oil on
compose
soft-pedal
lessen
take the bite out
make nice
still
appease
abate
decrease
stroke
soften
calm
lull
tranquilize
becalm
cool off
square
balm
soothe
diminish
dwindle
temper
play up to
subdue
slacken
settle
hush
die down
palliate
taper
unburden
truncate
wane
taper off
wind down
weaken
untrouble
more synonyms
take the sting out
antonyms
upset
increase
intensify
agitate
aggravate
worry
worsen
strengthen
exacerbate
provoke
distress
extend
heighten
raise
magnify
enlarge
energize
incite
irritate
excite
stir