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Calm \Calm\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Calmed} (k[aum]md); p. pr. &
vb. n. {Calming}.] [Cf. F. calmer. See {Calm}, n.]
1. To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as,
to calm the winds.
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To calm the tempest raised by Eolus. --Dryden.
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2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or
soothe, as the mind or passions.
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Passions which seem somewhat calmed. --Atterbury.

Syn: To still; quiet; appease; allay; pacify; tranquilize;
soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain.
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calming \calming\ adj.
1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize.

Syn: ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing.
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2. freeing from fear and anxiety.

Syn: assuasive, pacifying, soothing.
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