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be calm

see definition of be calm
  • as inlull
  • as inquiet
  • as insalve
  • as insettle
  • as insoothe
  • as instill
  • as incalm
  • as inbecalm
  • as incompose
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Synonyms for be calm

verb calm, ease off
  • soothe
  • abate
  • allay
  • balm
  • becalm
  • cease
  • compose
  • cool
  • decrease
  • diminish
  • dwindle
  • ebb
  • fall
  • hush
  • lullaby
  • moderate
  • pacify
  • qualify
  • quell
  • quiet
  • settle
  • slacken
  • soft-pedal
  • still
  • stroke
  • subdue
  • subside
  • temper
  • tranquilize
  • wane
  • chill out
  • cool off
  • die down
  • lay back
  • let up
  • put a lid on
  • quiet down
  • take it easy
  • take the edge
  • take the sting out

Antonyms for be calm

  • aggravate
  • agitate
  • arouse
  • continue
  • develop
  • disturb
  • enlarge
  • excite
  • expand
  • extend
  • grow
  • incite
  • increase
  • intensify
  • irritate
  • move
  • prolong
  • raise
  • rise
  • start
  • upset
  • win
  • energize
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.