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[ verb ] make calm or still

Synonyms

calm quiet still tranquillise quieten tranquilize lull calm_down

Examples

"quiet the dragons of worry and fear"

Related terms

agitate comfort reassure pacify lull compose hush repose

2
[ verb ] cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

Synonyms

calm tranquilize tranquillise sedate

Examples

"The patient must be sedated before the operation"

Related terms

stimulate affect hypnotize composure ataractic sedation

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Similar Spelling

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