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lull

Main Entry: ¹lull

Pronunciation: \ˈləl\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English; probably of imitative origin

Date: 14th century

1 : to cause to sleep or rest : soothe
2 : to cause to relax vigilance <were lulled into a false sense of security>

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