COOL (OFF OR DOWN) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

cool (off or down)

verb

Definition of cool (off or down)

as in to calm (down)

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chill out

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Others might love to chill out with a glass of red wine and listen to some great music.

— Liz Johnson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Yes, those are real reindeer chilling out in kiddie swimming pools during this hot Missouri summer.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

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cool (off or down)

cool one's heels

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