quieten

The word “quieten” has 3 syllables: qui-et-en.

It's pronounced as /ˈkwaɪətən/.


What is synonym and antonym for quieten?

In the thesaurus, “quieten” has 13 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quieten along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for quieten

Antonyms for quieten

  • aggravate
  • agitate
  • disturb
  • intensify
  • perturb
  • stir
  • upset
  • vex

Meanings of quieten

  • verb
    1. To make quiet.
    2. To become quiet.

Example Sentences

  • The teacher's calm demeanor helped to quieten the rowdy classroom.
  • The gentle lullaby quieten the baby and helped her fall asleep.
  • As the sun set, the city streets began to quieten down.
  • A warm cup of tea can often help to quieten one's nerves after a long day.
  • The soothing music playing in the background helped to quieten our anxious thoughts.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quieten, such as: aggravate, agitate, appease, calm, compose, disturb, dumb.

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