lull

breather calmness hiatus hush layoff letup respite time-out

abeyance break comma downtime quiescence quiet silence stillness stop tranquility

breathing spell coffee break pausation

continuation

clamor loudness noise

busyness disturbance energy

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

aggravate agitate arouse continue develop disturb enlarge excite expand extend grow incite increase intensify irritate move prolong raise rise start upset win

energize