quieten

verb qui·et·en \ˈkwī-ə-tən\

qui·et·enedqui·et·en·ing \ˈkwī-ət-niŋ, ˈkwī-ə-t^ən-iŋ\

Definition of QUIETEN

chiefly British

: quiet

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circa 1828

Synonyms: becalm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, calm [chiefly British], salve, settle, soothe, still, tranquilize (also tranquillize)

Antonyms: agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex

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