Synonyms for Calm
8 senses across 3 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Calm" (verb) include calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise.
Verb
make calm or still
"quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
Synonyms
calm downquiettranquilizetranquillizetranquillisequietenlullstill
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lullcomposepacifyreassure
Broader
comfort
make steady
"steady yourself"
Synonyms
steadybecalm
Broader
stabilize
become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
"After the fight both men need to cool off." "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again."
Synonyms
calm downcool offchill outsimmer downsettle downcool it
Broader
change state
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
"The patient must be sedated before the operation"
Synonyms
sedatetranquilizetranquillizetranquillise
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hypnotize
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affect
Antonyms
agitatestimulate
Noun
steadiness of mind under stress
"he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
Synonyms
composurecalmnessequanimity
Broader
disposition
wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
Synonyms
calm air
Broader
wind
Antonyms
discomposure
Adjective
not agitated; without losing self-possession
"spoke in a calm voice" "remained calm throughout the uproar" "he remained serene in the midst of turbulence" "a serene expression on her face" "she became more tranquil" "tranquil life in the country"
Synonyms
unagitatedserenetranquil
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composed
(of weather) free from storm or wind
"calm seas"
Similar
placidquietstilltranquilsmoothunruffledsettledwindless
Antonyms
stormy
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