quietens

verb

Definition of quietensnext
present tense third-person singular of quieten, chiefly British
1
as in calms
to free from distress or disturbance the nanny tried to quieten the children with assurances that help was on its way

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2
as in quiets
to stop the noise or speech of one young chap was trying to quieten down the group

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  1. calms
  2. soothes
  3. settles
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  • This cream not only locks in moisture but also calms and soothes my skin when exposed to changing climates or dry air in the cabin.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Formulated with niacinamide, glycerin, hydrolyzed jojoba esters and sodium hyaluronate, the toner also calms redness and breakouts, plus strengthens the skin barrier.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of calms
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  • It’s loaded with niacinamide, which strengthens the skin and soothes irritation.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The Laneige lip mask soothes and moisturizes your lips for a lush, smooth feel.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of soothes
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  • There's a good chance his final stat line will look much different by the end of the season as the offense settles in.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • While experimenting with male and female costuming and behavior, Sylvia settles on what can be seen as a delicately balanced middle course in dealing with her gender identity.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
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quietens

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