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Synonyms of pull in one's horns

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Another word for pull in one's horns is chill. Other synonyms of pull in one's horns are calm down, chill out, cool off, cool one's jets and hold one's horses.

Synonyms and similar words for pull in one's horns

verbTo become less impassioned, aggressive, or argumentative; to exercise restraint; to yield or...

Meaning of pull in one's horns

  1. verb To become less impassioned, aggressive, or argumentative; to exercise restraint; to yield or capitulate.

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Questions about synonyms of pull in one's horns

What is another word for pull in one's horns?
Pull in one's horns has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chill, calm down, chill out, cool off, cool one's jets, hold one's horses and settle down.
What does pull in one's horns mean?
Pull in one's horns means to become less impassioned, aggressive, or argumentative; to exercise restraint; to yield or capitulate.

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