Quieten
v.calm, kindwarm
What it means
To make or become calmer or less noisy.
Reach for it when describing a gentle reduction in sound, agitation, or activity
A soft melody helped quieten the restless audience.
Choose between these
6- everyday
agitation rather than sound is the problem
not when Calm does not specifically mean lower volume.
- everyday
hush
voices or a room become silent
not when Hush can sound like a command and may not calm emotion.
- warm
comfort reduces distress
not when Soothing can occur while noise continues.
- professional
settle
activity gradually becomes orderly
not when Settle can also mean decide or sink.
- formal
mute
sound is deliberately reduced or removed
not when Mute can imply mechanical silencing rather than gentle easing.
- literary
still
movement and sound both come to rest
not when Still suggests a more complete stop than quieten.
Said against
3- rouse
- agitate
- amplify
It naturally appears in
3- quieten the room
The chair raised one hand to quieten the room.
- quieten down
The workshop began to quieten down after the final delivery.
- quieten anxiety
A clear explanation can quieten anxiety before the scan.