subdues

conquer crush extinguish humble overcome overpower quell repress restrain suppress tame temper

break check control defeat discipline dominate drop gentle mellow overrun quash quench quiet quieten reduce soften squelch subjugate trample vanquish

bear down beat down break in get the better of get the upper hand get under control put down shut down tone down triumph over

aggravate agitate build up encourage let go lose praise release surrender yield

aid allow assist give up help liberate permit start strengthen

arouse incite rouse