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Synonyms & Antonyms of lulling
(Entry 1 of 2)
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
- the lulling sound of a gently flowing stream
Synonyms for lulling
- calming,
- comforting,
- dreamy,
- narcotic,
- pacifying,
- quieting,
- relaxing,
- sedative,
- soothing,
- tranquilizing
- (also tranquillizing)
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lulling
verbpresent participle of lull
Synonyms & Antonyms of lulling (Entry 2 of 2)
to free from distress or disturbance
- the absence of attacks for such an extended period had lulled the nation into a false sense of security
Synonyms for lulling
- becalming,
- calming,
- composing,
- lullabying,
- quietening
- [chiefly British],
- quieting,
- salving,
- settling,
- soothing,
- stilling,
- tranquilizing
- (also tranquillizing)
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