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become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again." make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear" marked by freedom from agitation or excitement; "the rioters gradually became calm and slowly dispersed" unagitated (of weather) free from storm or wind; "calm seas" placid, settled, windless not agitated; without losing self-possession; "spoke in a calm voice"; "remained calm throughout the uproar" composed characterized by absence of emotional agitation; "calm acceptance of the inevitable"; "remained serene in the midst of turbulence"; "a serene expression on her face"; "she became more tranquil"; "tranquil life in the country" peaceful steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation" make steady; "steady yourself" |
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