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)
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Conjugated Forms
Present
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has quietenedperfect 3rd person singular
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have quietenedperfect
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am quieteningprogressive 1st person singular
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are quieteningprogressive
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has been quieteningperfect progressive 3rd person singular
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quieteningparticiple
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is quieteningprogressive 3rd person singular
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quietenssingular 3rd person
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have been quieteningperfect progressive
Past
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had quietenedperfect
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were quieteningprogressive plural
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was quieteningprogressive singular
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had been quieteningperfect progressive
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quietenedsimple
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quietenedparticiple
Future
Etymology
Origin of quieten
Vocabulary lists containing quieten
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“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
It's the board, who have managed to quieten the clamour aimed in their direction for a few days with the reinstatement of O'Neill, who will be feeling the pressure once more.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025
Desperate to quieten Wolf, Torak pretended to spot some distant prey, by standing very still and staring intently.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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