quieten

American  

[kwahy-i-tn] / ˈkwaɪ ɪ tn /

verb (used without object)

1. to become quiet (often followed bydown ).

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verb (used with object)

1. to make quiet.

quieten British  

/ ˈkwaɪətən /

verb

1. (often foll by down) to make or become calm, silent, etc; pacify or become peaceful

2. (tr) to allay (fear, doubts, etc)

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Other Word Forms

• quietener noun

Etymology

Origin of quieten

First recorded in 1820–30; quiet + -en ¹

Example Sentences

Townsend only signed a new contract last September -- up until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup -- but that had not quietened the critics, especially after poor results in last Autumn's Tests.

From Barron's

She described Ruben as "inoffensive" and "a normal bloke", adding that "Jon was definitely the leader, he was in charge" and if the children needed quietening down "he would speak to them like a teacher".

From BBC

There was a murmur of dissent from the sphinxes behind her, and she flicked her tail in a quick whip of frustration, and they quietened.

From Literature

The umpire had to repeatedly call for spectators to quieten down as they tried, unsuccessfully, to will Eala to victory.

From Barron's

After some initial progress and minor trials, the talk of Wenger's law quietened down.

From BBC