quieten
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
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(often foll by down) to make or become calm, silent, etc; pacify or become peaceful
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(tr) to allay (fear, doubts, etc)
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Conjugated Forms
Present
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quietensimple
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quietenssimple
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have quietenedperfect
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has quietenedperfect
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am quieteningprogressive
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are quieteningprogressive
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is quieteningprogressive
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have been quieteningperfect progressive
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has been quieteningperfect progressive
Past
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quietenedsimple
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had quietenedperfect
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was quieteningprogressive
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were quieteningprogressive
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had been quieteningperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of quieten
Vocabulary lists containing quieten
Example Sentences
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“Maybe you shouldn’t be speaking every day. You should just let things quieten down,” Macron said on Thursday.
From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026
Martin Zubimendi's long-range drive just before half-time settled the nerves of the home crowd at the Emirates Stadium before Viktor Gyokeres struck twice to quieten his critics.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
The umpire had to repeatedly call for spectators to quieten down as they tried, unsuccessfully, to will Eala to victory.
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
After two weeks of taking 270mg a day, she says the noise in her head started to quieten.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025
“Shh, Fang, it’s us!” said Hermione, hurrying over and scratching his ears to quieten him.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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