quietens

verb

present tense third-person singular of quieten, chiefly British
1
as in calms
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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2
as in quiets
to stop the noise or speech of one young chap was trying to quieten down the group

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietens
  1. calms
  2. quiets
  3. soothes
  4. shushes
  5. lulls
  6. silences
  7. composes
  8. hushes
Verb
  • Although the situation generally calms down quickly, producers say that doesn’t mean the extortion stops.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Marine Rain Massage is an immersive treatment that releases muscle tension, calms the nervous system, and activates circulation.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of calms
Verb
  • This dad claims that using the OM sound quiets his baby every time.
    — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 5 Aug. 2026
  • One of the chiefs, Joseph Pawnee-no-pashe (also known as Governor Joe), quiets him.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
Definition of quiets
Verb
  • The formula has caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and aloe extract, which de-puffs, hydrates, plumps, and soothes skin while providing buildable, medium coverage.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • This reduces friction, soothes your skin, and helps make the massage more comfortable.
    — Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
Definition of soothes
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  • Before the chatter can continue, Sharon Leone (Diane Farr), the Cal Fire Division Chief and mother of Bode Leone (Max Thieriot), quickly shushes everyone and reminds them to focus.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Definition of shushes
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  • The comforting whistle of air sweeping in and out of my velvet horse nostrils lulls me right to sleep.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
  • By stop-starting Gvardiol — a trick that lulls defenders into a false sense of security — and then faking to go one way and then the other, Messi found space where there seemed to be none and set up Julian Alvarez for Argentina’s third goal.
    — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of lulls
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  • This fails to mention that partisan gerrymandering silences the voices of the voters in the district who deserve representation, especially voters from underrepresented groups that are disproportionately affected by these efforts.
    — Reese Ritter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Shame shrinks us and silences our stories.
    — Carolyn O'Laughlin, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
Definition of silences
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  • Agent authority composes dynamically.
    — Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Definition of composes
Verb
  • Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
  • The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Quietens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietens. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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