What is another word for took the edge?
Pronunciation: [tˈʊk ðɪ ˈɛd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Took the edge is an idiom that means to lessen the intensity of something, or to take away the sharpness of a feeling or situation. There are several synonyms that can be used instead of took the edge, such as eased, dulled, blunted, dampened, moderated, pacified, or alleviated. These synonyms can be used depending on the context and the degree of intensity that one wants to convey. For instance, if one wants to imply a milder degree of relief, words such as eased or moderated can be used. Conversely, if one wants to indicate a stronger degree of relief, words such as dulled or blunted can be used.
