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calm
noun(calm)
steadiness of mind under stress
Synonyms: calmness, composure, equanimity,
calm
noun(calm)
wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
Synonyms: calm air,
calm
verb(calm)
make calm or still
Synonyms: calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize,
Antonyms: agitate,
calm
verb(calm)
become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
Synonyms: calm down, chill out, cool it, cool off, settle down, simmer down,
calm
verb(calm)
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
Synonyms: sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize,
calm
adjective(calm)
not agitated; without losing self-possession
Synonyms: serene, tranquil, unagitated,
Examples:
Spoke in a calm voice.
Remained calm throughout the uproar.
calm
verb(calm)
make steady
Synonyms: becalm, steady,
calm
adjective(calm)
(of weather) free from storm or wind
Antonyms: stormy,
Examples:
Calm seas.

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