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verbTo reduce a fear, concern, or other troubling feeling.
Ease a troubling feeling
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verbTo calm anger or satisfy demands, often by making concessions.
composed
adjectiveCalm and in control of one's outward emotions.
Calm under pressure
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composure
nounCalm control of one's feelings or behavior.
dignified
adjectiveCalm and serious in a way that expresses self-respect and invites respect from others.
nonchalant
adjectiveAppearing casually calm or unconcerned.
pacify
verbTo calm someone who is angry or upset.
Calm anger
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phlegmatic
adjectiveCalm and not easily stirred to emotion.
Calm and unemotional
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sedate
adjectiveCalm, dignified, and unhurried.
serene
adjectiveCalm and undisturbed, without signs of agitation.
serenity
nounA state of calm and peacefulness.
subdue
verbTo bring under control or reduce the force or intensity of something.
tranquility
nounA condition of calm and peacefulness.
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