v. trans.
P. and V. πραύνειν.
Stop, check: P. and V. παύειν.
Make lighter: P. and V. ἐπικουφίζειν, ἀπαντλεῖν (Plat.), V. ἐξευμαρίζειν, κουφίζειν.
Lull to rest: P. and V. κοιμίζειν (Plat.), V. κοιμᾶν.
Assuage one's thirst: use P. and V. πίνειν; see quench.