quieten
verb (used without object)
to become quiet (often followed bydown ).
quietened
Example Sentences
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The former captain, who sprinted on to the field to congratulate her players during the timeout after Ecclestone's first catch, has calmly quietened talk of the issue.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
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 ● Feb. 7, 2026
The anxiety and obligations quietened as the brain was flooded with feel-good chemicals.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2025
But in retaining his side's title, the Northern Irishman has quietened his doubters, says former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner.
From BBC ● May 15, 2024
Ira had fed him and freed him from hunger, the taste was with him still and he would not be quietened.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
