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can it

VERB

quiet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allay appease assuage hush mollify muffle muzzle pacify please relax satisfy soften soothe squelch subdue

STRONG

ameliorate becalm choke compose console gag gratify ice inactivate lull moderate palliate quieten reconcile settle shush silence slack smooth soft pedal square squash still stroke tranquilize

WEAK

button one's lip calm down clam up cool it cool out dummy up fix up hold it down patch things up shut up take the bite out of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitate anger annoy depress incite irritate provoke release trouble upset worry

STRONG

aggravate disagree disturb excite move

WEAK

turn up

Example Sentences

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It’s likely to be convoluted, but can it help the Lakers?

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"Taiwan's future cannot be decided by foreign forces, nor can it be held hostage by fear, division, or short-term interests," Lai said in a speech to mark the second year of his presidency.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Nor can it survive without the exercise of power.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“In the short run, it’s about how high do we get — and how long can it last?” said Sameer Samana, head of global equities and real assets at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Good Lord!’ says he, ‘Camilla, what can it signify so long as the poor bereaved little things are in black?’

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

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