lull

(noun) a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished. Synonyms: letup. Example: "There was never a letup in the noise."

(noun) a period of calm weather. Synonyms: quiet. Example: "There was a lull in the storm."

(verb) calm by deception. Example: "Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security."

(verb) become quiet or less intensive. Synonyms: calm down. Example: "The fighting lulled for a moment."

(verb) make calm or still. Synonyms: calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, still. Example: "Quiet the dragons of worry and fear."