[verb] make steady; "steady yourself" Synonyms:steady, be
[verb] become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again." Synonyms:down, cool off, chill out, simmer down, settle down, cool it
[verb] cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation" Synonyms:sedate, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise
[adjective] not agitated; without losing self-possession; "spoke in a calm voice"; "remained calm throughout the uproar" Synonyms:unagitated
[adjective] characterized by absence of emotional agitation; "calm acceptance of the inevitable"; "remained serene in the midst of turbulence"; "a serene expression on her face"; "she became more tranquil"; "tranquil life in the country" Synonyms:serene, tranquil
[adjective] (of weather) free from storm or wind; "calm seas"
[adjective] marked by freedom from agitation or excitement; "the rioters gradually became calm and slowly dispersed"