Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bestill
verb
/bɪˈstɪl/
Definition
To make still or quiet; to calm or soothe.
Examples
- She tried to bestill her racing thoughts before bedtime.
- The gentle rain bestilled the noise of the city.
- He spoke softly to bestill the anxious child.
Meaning
Bestill is often used to refer to the act of bringing tranquility or silence to a situation or to someone’s mind.
Synonyms
- calm
- quiet
- soothe
- still
- pacify
