BECALM Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

becalm

verb

bi-ˈkä(l)m

Definition of becalm

as in to calm

to free from distress or disturbance becalmed at last, she slept soundly for the first time in weeks

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Recent Examples of becalm Within an hour of pushing off, though, we were becalmed and drifted straight toward Faith Hill’s house. — Porter Fox, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2019 But if the world’s major central banks are moving in lockstep and bond yields are becalmed at low levels, there’s less opportunity to make money. — Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2019 Eighteenth-century sailors referred to this part of the Atlantic as the horse latitudes because, the story goes, ships would get becalmed there and have to dump their horses overboard as freshwater supplies dwindled. — David Doubilet, National Geographic, 12 June 2019 In some of Paglen’s works, drones are seen as nothing more than a dark speck against a backdrop of becalming gray or sun-gold clouds, a way of denoting their possibly sinister near invisibility in our world. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 31 May 2018 But with his party becalmed at around just 20% in the polls, Mr Sánchez wants his Socialists, with just 84 of the 350 seats in parliament, to govern alone for an unspecified period. — The Economist, 31 May 2018 What is the value of clean, unchemical thinking, and where’s the narrative rush of a life becalmed? — Beth Kephart, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2018

Recent Examples of Synonyms for becalm

Verb

So the Dodgers have shut him down from all activity this week in hopes that things calm down.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Both formulas feature zinc oxide, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to provide physical sun protection, reduce redness and calm the complexion, and hydrate the skin.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 17 July 2026

Definition of calm

Verb

The Hot Stone Massage is the ultimate R&R, using warm volcanic stones to calm and soothe aching muscles in a full-body, 60- or 90-minute massage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
The Lillian Area Rug is both grounding and soothing thanks to its cool blue hue; the intricate Persian pattern adds lots of charm, making the rug look more unique and storied.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Definition of soothe

Verb

By stop-starting Gvardiol — a trick that lulls defenders into a false sense of security — and then faking to go one way and then the other, Messi found space where there seemed to be none and set up Julian Alvarez for Argentina’s third goal.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Sometimes the best way to decompress after a long day is to plop onto the couch, turn on your favorite TV show, and let the bright screen gently lull you into a beautiful, drooly sleep.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026

Definition of lull

Verb

The dots composing the words move up the screen while the rest of the pinpoints move downward, generating a visual opposition that the human mind can detect and discern.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Abrams is doing it all this time — writing, directing, producing, and even, for the first time, composing the original score.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026