as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a nice quieting cup of tea after a hard day at work
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as in cooling
to become still and orderly
the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour
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as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance
quiet a crying toddler with candy
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as in shushing
to stop the noise or speech of
the nanny could quiet unruly children with just a look
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