kill — to deprive of life in any manner; cause the death of; slay. Synonyms: slaughter, massacre, butcher; hang, electrocute, behead, guillotine, strangle, garrote; assassinate.
bring down — When people or events bring down a government or ruler, they cause the government or ruler to lose power.
calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
damage — To damage an object means to break it, spoil it physically, or stop it from working properly.
dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
halt — to falter, as in speech, reasoning, etc.; be hesitant; stumble.
stop — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.