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

"I've heard so many good reports about medication, that it just helps to quieten your brain a little bit so you can focus and manage a bit better," she said.

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Clearly, music seemed to quieten the internal storm.

From BBC

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

After two weeks of taking 270mg a day, she says the noise in her head started to quieten.

From BBC

The anxiety and obligations quietened as the brain was flooded with feel-good chemicals.

From Salon