| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| deflated | Reduce the level of (an emotion or feeling) |
| deflating | Reduce the level of (an emotion or feeling) |
| depresses | Reduce the level or strength of activity in (something, esp. an economic or biological system) |
| depress | Reduce the level or strength of activity in (something, esp. an economic or biological system) |
| pretending | Give the appearance of feeling or possessing (an emotion or quality); simulate |
| throat | tight or uncomfortable feeling in the throat, as a reaction to an emotion |
