προκαταστέλλω
From LSJ
Περὶ τοῦ ἐπέκεινα τοῦ νοῦ κατὰ μὲν νόησιν πολλὰ λέγεται, θεωρεῖται δὲ ἀνοησίᾳ κρείττονι νοήσεως → On the subject of that which is beyond intellect, many statements are made on the basis of intellection, but it may be immediately cognised only by means of a non-intellection superior to intellection
English (LSJ)
A begin by calming or moderating, τὴν διάνοιαν Aristid.Quint.2.15; τὸν θυμόν Eust.104.14.