Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Quietening.
Quietening - as a verb
Become quiet or quieter
Example: "The audience fell silent when the speaker entered"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hush10pipe downquiesce18quiet14quiet downAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
louden7Make calm or still
Example: "Quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calm8calm downlull4quiet14still5tranquilize29tranquillise21tranquillize30Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comfort14console9solace8soothe9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to be quiet or not talk
Example: "Please silence the children in the church!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hush10hush upshut upsilence9still5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conquer18stamp downsubdue9suppress12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
louden7Quietening - as a noun
The act of making something quieter.
Example Sentences
"She tried quietening the crying baby by rocking it gently."
"He was unsuccessful in quietening the rowdy crowd at the concert."
"They resorted to quietening their barking dog by giving it treats."
"He spent his time in the library, quietly reading and quietening his mind."
"The soft music playing in the background was quietening."
Word Game Points
Is QUIETENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quietening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
QUIETENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is QUIETENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quietening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordQUIETENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is QUIETENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quietening is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordQUIETENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
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