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simmering down
verb as in rein
verb as in relax
verb as in repress
Strong matches
verb as in smother
verb as in calm down
verb as in chill out
verb as in calm
verb as in compose
Strong matches
verb as in contain
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Example Sentences
A movement built on anger is simmering down as it confronts the realities of governing.
The military intrigue was now simmering down through the creation of the office of commanding general.
In the room Jessica had left, the turmoil was simmering down; here and there a match was struck and showed a circle of brightness.
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On this page you'll find 400 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to simmering down, such as: curb, repress, restrict, suppress, bridle, and check.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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