Calm

/kam/

The meaning and definition of Calm, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To make calm.
    β€œto calm a crying baby”
  2. To become calm.
adjective
  1. (of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
  2. (of a place or situation) Free of noise and disturbance.
Synonyms allay appease calm down cool off ease pacify
Antonyms agitate excite anxious nervous stressed disturbed

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