Synonyms for
Calmed
Definition
to make someone or something less agitated or upset
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- calmed down
- calmed the situation
- calmed his nerves
- calmed the crowd
- calmed the storm
- calmed the child
- calmed his anger
Word family
Usage note
The word 'calmed' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'to calm'. It is often used with 'down' to indicate a reduction in agitation or excitement.
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Example sentences
- The mother calmed her crying baby by singing a lullaby.
- The yoga class helped me calm my mind and relax my body.
- The therapist taught the patient breathing exercises to help her calm her anxiety.
- The coach's pep talk calmed the nervous team before the game.
- The police officer calmed the angry man down and listened to his complaints.
Quotes
'It is not in the still calm of life or the repose of a pacific station that great characters are formed.' - Abigail Adams
'You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.' - Dan Millman
'The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.' - William James