quieten

qui·et·en

verb \ˈkwī-ə-tən\

qui·et·enedqui·et·en·ing\ˈkwī-ət-niŋ, ˈkwī-ə-t^ən-iŋ\

Definition of QUIETEN

chiefly British

: quiet

Examples of QUIETEN

1. <the nanny tried to quieten the children with assurances that help was on its way>
2. <one young chap was trying to quieten down the group>

First Known Use of QUIETEN

circa 1828

Related to QUIETEN

Synonyms: becalm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, calm [chiefly British], salve, settle, soothe, still, tranquilize (also tranquillize)

Antonyms: agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex

Related Words: appease, conciliate, hush, mollify, pacify, placate; allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, lay, mitigate, quell, relax, relieve, solace; narcotize, sedate, stupefy

Near Antonyms: aggravate, heighten, intensify; arouse, excite, foment, incite, rouse, stir (up), work up

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