Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quieten
verb
/ˈkwaɪ.ə.tən/
Definition
To make or become quiet; to silence or calm.
Examples
- She tried to quieten the baby by singing softly.
- The teacher asked the students to quieten down before starting the lesson.
- He took deep breaths to quieten his racing thoughts.
Meaning
The act of reducing noise or disturbance, leading to a more peaceful or tranquil environment.
Synonyms
- calm
- silence
- hush
- pacify
- muffle
