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calming
(encz) | calming,uklidňující Jaroslav Šedivý |
calming
(encz) | calming,ztišující Jaroslav Šedivý |
Calming
(gcide) | Calm \Calm\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Calmed (k[aum]md); p. pr. &
vb. n. Calming.] [Cf. F. calmer. See Calm, n.]
1. To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as,
to calm the winds.
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To calm the tempest raised by Eolus. --Dryden.
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2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or
soothe, as the mind or passions.
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Passions which seem somewhat calmed. --Atterbury.
Syn: To still; quiet; appease; allay; pacify; tranquilize;
soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain.
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calming
(gcide) | calming \calming\ adj.
1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize.
Syn: ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing.
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2. freeing from fear and anxiety.
Syn: assuasive, pacifying, soothing.
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calming
(wn) | calming
n 1: the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
[syn: appeasement, calming] |
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Becalming
(gcide) | Becalm \Be*calm"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Becalmed (?); p. pr. &
vb. n. Becalming.]
1. To render calm or quiet; to calm; to still; to appease.
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Soft whispering airs . . . becalm the mind.
--Philips.
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2. To keep from motion, or stop the progress of, by the
stilling of the wind; as, the fleet was becalmed.
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Calming
(gcide) | Calm \Calm\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Calmed (k[aum]md); p. pr. &
vb. n. Calming.] [Cf. F. calmer. See Calm, n.]
1. To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as,
to calm the winds.
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To calm the tempest raised by Eolus. --Dryden.
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2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or
soothe, as the mind or passions.
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Passions which seem somewhat calmed. --Atterbury.
Syn: To still; quiet; appease; allay; pacify; tranquilize;
soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain.
[1913 Webster]calming \calming\ adj.
1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize.
Syn: ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing.
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2. freeing from fear and anxiety.
Syn: assuasive, pacifying, soothing.
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