Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

calar

Verb
/kaˈlaɾ/
Definition
To silence or to hush.
Examples
  • “Ele tentou calar a multidão com um gesto.” (He tried to silence the crowd with a gesture.)

  • “Calar alguém não é a solução para os problemas.” (Silencing someone is not the solution to problems.)

Meaning
Calar is a verb that means to make someone or something quiet. It can also imply putting an end to noise or interruptions.
Synonyms
  • Silenciar
  • Suspender
  • Mute
  • Parar