Synonyms of piping down

piping down

verb

present participle of pipe down

1

as in settling (down)

to become still and orderly

if you don't pipe down, we're turning this car around and going straight home!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• settling (down)
• cooling
• calming (down)
• cooling it
• hushing
• chilling out
• drying up
• relaxing
• quieting
• zoning out
• unwinding
• tranquilizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• carrying on
• cutting up
• acting up
• showing off
• fooling around
• horsing around
• clowning (around)
• monkeying (around)
• skylarking

2

as in drying up

to stop talking

"Pipe down or I'll cancel recess!" the teacher commanded

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drying up
• quieting (down)
• clamming up
• belting up
• dummying up
• hushing
• shutting up
• cooling (down)
• settling (down)
• calming (down)
• holding one's tongue
• hawing
• hemming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• speaking
• talking
• speaking out
• speaking up
• spouting (off)
• sounding off
• talking up
• piping up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of piping down

The Softstreme Classic-fit High-rise Joggers have piping down the front that creates a more elevated look, while deep pockets and a comfortable, flat waistband lend themselves to comfort and practicality. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026