QUIETEN Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

quieten

verb

ˈkwī-ə-tən

Definition of quieten

chiefly British

as in to calm

to free from distress or disturbance the nanny tried to quieten the children with assurances that help was on its way

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in to shush

to stop the noise or speech of one young chap was trying to quieten down the group

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

stir
agitate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of quieten His willingness to move to Rio de Janeiro upon taking the job endeared him to the cynical public, as did his decision to call up Neymar to his squad to quieten the noise the forward’s potential exclusion would have brought with it. — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 The festival sought to quieten frustration by issuing a lengthy statement in the middle of the edition. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2026 While the major protests from earlier this week have quietened, the country remains tense as troops patrol the city and efforts to put an interim government in place continue. — Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 However, interest began to quieten by 2010, and Adidas took the shoe off the market in 2011. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for quieten

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieten

Verb

The lightweight formula pairs olive, argan, jojoba, sunflower, and safflower oils with smoothing silicones to calm frizz and boost shine.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
The tech giant's commentary around artificial intelligence demand appeared to calm down some of those fears.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of calm

Verb

His interactions with Daemon (Matt Smith) last season, going so far as to shush him at one point, were a breath of fresh air.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
As the moment unfolded, Savannah shushed the future king and even briefly placed her hand over his mouth in an effort to keep him composed.

— Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Definition of shush

Verb

These natural waters flow from the earth, carrying muscle-soothing minerals; soaking in them is the best way to end a day spent exploring the destination, which is a true hub for outdoor adventure.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Back in South Korea, the skin-care brand has already made a name for itself with its soothing mung bean formulas, which have racked up awards from major K-beauty platforms like Hwahae and, of course, Olive Young.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of soothe

Verb

Any talk of loaning the former Leicester City youngster out has been long since silenced by the speed of his development.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Prosecutors caught the elder Spitze helping his son contact four minor victims to try silencing them with gifts or orders to destroy evidence.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of silence

Verb

Boos or not, the new GM has to decide on the best course of action for the present and future of the franchise, not just the one that quiets things down the quickest.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Seattle comforts you with its natural beauty, quieting your mind and heightening your senses.

— Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026