calm
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(noun) steadiness of mind under stress. Synonyms: composure, calmness, equanimity. Examples: "He accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity."
Noun Definition 1
(noun) wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale. Synonyms: calm air.
Noun Definition 2
(verb) make calm or still. Synonyms: calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull, still. Examples: "Quiet the dragons of worry and fear."
Verb Definition 1
(verb) become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation. Synonyms: calm down, cool off, chill out, simmer down, settle down, cool it. Examples: "After the fight both men need to cool off.." "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.."
Verb Definition 3
(verb) cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to. Synonyms: sedate, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise. Examples: "The patient must be sedated before the operation."
Verb Definition 4
(adj) not agitated; without losing self-possession. Synonyms: unagitated, serene, tranquil. Examples: "Spoke in a calm voice." "Remained calm throughout the uproar." "He remained serene in the midst of turbulence." "A serene expression on her face." "She became more tranquil." "Tranquil life in the country."
Adjective Definition 1