quieten

[ kwahy-i-tn ]

verb (used without object)

1. to become quiet (often followed by down ).

verb (used with object)

1. to make quiet.

quieten

/ ˈkwaɪətən /

verb

1. often foll by down to make or become calm, silent, etc; pacify or become peaceful
2. tr to allay (fear, doubts, etc)

Other Words From

• quiet·en·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of quieten¹

First recorded in 1820–30; quiet + -en ¹

Example Sentences

His mother, Najat, 24, kisses him gently on his cheek and cradles him to quieten him.

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"I felt like Pat and I, we treated the Kims with the utmost respect. We're trying to quieten the crowds down when they were hitting," said Schauffele.

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It is hoped they will sign off a draft programme for government which should quieten the critics.

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Conditions are then expected to quieten down for the bank holiday weekend.

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However, Zach Wallace's powerful conversion from a penalty stroke brought GB level with the host nation to quieten the partisan crowd.

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