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View definitions for quieted

quieted

adjective as in muzzled

Strong match

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The idealists who started the Syrian revolution have been killed, quieted or forced out of the country.

The commissioner soon quieted the two rowdy men in the next car.

With her return, the city quieted, and top Sunnis in Baghdad conveyed relief to our embassy.

What I see is that they've quieted their usual inflammatory rhetoric in return for Mubarak not banning them.

But then all the guests quieted to listen to Penelope Cruz, my favorite winner of the night.

Being quieted by the Captain with a draught of cold tea, and made to sit down, the examination of the book proceeded.

Old Mr. Holmes started to protest, but Aaron Kallaberger quieted him with an offering of tobacco.

There was nothing which so quieted the turmoil of Edna's senses as a visit to Mademoiselle Reisz.

He quickly quieted the dog and the cause of his excitement was now apparent, for six men came riding past, all armed to the teeth.

Evelyn's house was left in such a state that the Treasury quieted his complaints with a considerable sum of money.

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On this page you'll find 140 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to quieted, such as: confident, easygoing, levelheaded, poised, relaxed, and self-assured.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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