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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Almost exactly one year ago, fans of superstar singer Taylor Swift made a public plea for fans to chill out and stop staring into the Arrowhead Stadium suite owned by Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026
For fans trying to stomach a brutal 2-0 series deficit, a free Budweiser stand was on hand at Wednesday’s game to help the faithful chill out and take the edge off before first pitch.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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