calming
Definition
Noun: 1. The act of making someone or something less agitated, anxious, or excited; the process of becoming peaceful or tranquil. It refers to the action of soothing or pacifying.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The gentle calming of the baby was achieved with a soft lullaby.
- Her voice had a calming effect on the nervous crowd.
- The calming of the storm allowed the ships to return to port.
Advanced Usage
- "to have a calming influence/presence": Describes a person or thing that naturally makes others feel more peaceful.
- The teacher had a calming influence on the rowdy classroom.
- In psychology, "calming" can refer to a therapeutic technique or intervention designed to reduce stress or anxiety.
Variants and Related Words
- Calm (adj., n., v.): The root word meaning peaceful, quiet, or to make peaceful.
- The sea is calm today. (adj.)
- She tried to calm the frightened animal. (v.)
- Calmly (adv.): In a peaceful and controlled manner.
- He spoke calmly to defuse the argument.
- Calmness (n.): The state or quality of being calm.
- She faced the crisis with remarkable calmness.
Synonyms
- Soothing
- Pacifying
- Quieting
- Relaxing
- Tranquilizing
Antonyms
- Agitating
- Disturbing
- Upsetting
- Inflaming
- Provoking
Noun
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the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
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