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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

While some Angelenos fill their stomachs to calm their nerves, proponents of the “Emotional Freedom Technique” take the edge off by executing a series of esoteric stress-relief exercises.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2024

Shakeel played beautifully, sweeping the spinners, until Shoaib Bashir turned a beautiful off-break to take the edge.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

Not enough to show, only enough to take the edge off the circles under my sleepless eyes.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

take the edge

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