1. (verb) moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

• check
• contain
• control
• curb
• hold
• hold in
• moderate

2. (verb) flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons

• beat
• flap

3. (verb) soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments

• douse
• dowse
• drench
• soak
• sop
• souse

1. (verb) soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments

• chemical science
• chemistry