calmed down

VERB

compose oneself

Synonyms

WEAK

chill out control oneself cool down cool it cool off get hold of oneself go easy keep cool regain one's composure relax rest restrain oneself simmer down take it easy

Example Sentences

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People knowledgeable about the conversation said Sheinbaum calmed down an angry Trump, acknowledging the importance of U.S. intelligence in tracking down Oseguera and saying that the Mexican military had quickly restored order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Malhees became so rattled after one exchange with “Hind” that he started shaking and had to be calmed down by his colleagues over the next 30 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

“Things have calmed down a lot,” said John Velis, Americas macro strategist at BNY, of the backdrop in November.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

He had calmed down by the end of the official news conference, after which he told BBC Sport: "Of course these things happen, I just hope it wasn't deliberate."

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

It was not until he had blundered and crashed along his way for some time, wildly upbraiding himself, that he calmed down with the realization that he was well and truly lost.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques