calm down

/kɑ(l)m daʊn/

/kɑlm daʊn/

Other forms: calmed down; calming down; calms down

Definitions of calm down

1. verb

   become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
   synonyms: calm, chill out, cool it, cool off, settle down, simmer down

   type of:

   change state, turn

   undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
2. verb

   become quiet or less intensive
   synonyms: lull

   type of:

   hush, hush up, quieten, shut up, silence, still

   cause to be quiet or not talk
3. verb

   make calm or still
   synonyms: calm, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize

   types:

   lull

   calm by deception

   compose

   calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet

   appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, mollify, pacify, placate

   cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

   assure, reassure

   cause to feel sure; give reassurance to

   type of:

   comfort, console, solace, soothe

   give moral or emotional strength to