quietened

VERB

silence

Synonyms

STRONG

clam dampen deaden dull extinguish gag hush lull muffle mute muzzle overawe quash quell quiet shush soft-pedal squelch stifle still subdue suppress tongue-tie

WEAK

choke off clam up close up cool it cut off cut short decrease the volume dry up dumb dummy up hold one's tongue hush one's mouth hush-hush keep it down pipe down quiet down say nothing shut up sit on strike dumb

Antonyms

STRONG

agitate allow disturb encourage help irritate let go release start

Example Sentences

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The Rec's home contingent had been quietened by Saracens' determined display, but they found their voice once Arundell had plunged over for his first try after 43 minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Townsend only signed a new contract last September -- up until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup -- but that had not quietened the critics, especially after poor results in last Autumn's Tests.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

The anxiety and obligations quietened as the brain was flooded with feel-good chemicals.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2025

England boss Southgate was criticised for his perceived negative tactics at times this summer - although dissenting voices quietened as they went deeper into the tournament.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2024

“It’s a girl. She very seldom cries,” she said, handing the baby to me, and as if to earn the compliment it immediately quietened down.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya