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take the edge

VERB

lull

Synonyms

STRONGEST

soothe

STRONG

abate allay balm becalm cease compose cool decrease diminish dwindle ebb fall hush lullaby moderate pacify qualify quell quiet settle slacken soft pedal still stroke subdue subside temper tranquilize wane

WEAK

chill out cool off die down lay back let up put a lid on quiet down take it easy take the sting out

Antonyms

STRONG

aggravate agitate arouse continue develop disturb enlarge excite expand extend grow incite increase intensify irritate move prolong raise rise start upset win

WEAK

energize

Example Sentences

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In Britain, which has seen four prime ministers in as many years, the familiar taste of anchovies blended with butter and peppers helps take the edge off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

A decline in inflation expectations tends to be associated with the possibility of a weaker economy, which would theoretically take the edge off price pressures.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 17, 2025

Bumrah subsequently removed fellow opener Usman Khawaja with a brute of a delivery which climbed into his ribcage and nipped to take the edge with Rohit holding a more straightforward catch.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

“If he got in trouble, he’d start telling stories about Ginger Rogers or Bob Hope to take the edge off things. Other candidates have no way to match that skill.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2023

“Not funny,” said Constance, but the joke did take the edge off her fury, and she said no more.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

take the edge

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