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quieting

ADJECTIVE
lessening
Synonyms
STRONG
abating declining depreciating diminishing dropping dwindling ebbing lightening lowering moderating narrowing plummeting plunging sagging shrinking sinking slackening slowing slumping softening subsiding waning wasting weakening
WEAK
dying down fading away losing momentum shriveling up wearing down wearing off
NOUN
appeasement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conciliation easing moderation
STRONG
abatement accommodation adjustment alleviation amends assuagement compromise concession grant lessening mitigation mollification placation propitiation quelling quenching reconciliation reparation restoration settlement softening solace
WEAK
acceding blunting lulling peace offering soothing tranquilization
Antonyms
STRONG
difference disagreement
WEAK
aggravation annoyance irritation provocation resistance

Example Sentences

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"This offers a tangible path toward creating a medication that has a similar quieting effect as meditation."

From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2026

And yet it is precisely a lack of hyperbole or hysteria—a quieting control, one might say—that makes it so moving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

A new report from Politico says President Donald Trump is quieting concerns within the White House around the Department of Government Efficiency head, telling associates that Musk will soon be shown the door.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2025

But by mid-evening Sunday, he added, “Things are pretty much quieting down, for the most part. ... The good news is, without a lot of storm activity, perhaps aviation-related tactics can be resumed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2024

"Easy, sweet lady," he said in a soft he mare whickered softly as Jon Snow tightened voice, quieting her with a touch.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin