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quietening

The word “quietening” has 4 syllables: qui-et-en-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈkwaɪətənɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for quietening?

In the thesaurus, “quietening” has 11 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for quietening

  • calming
  • composing
  • hushing
  • lulling
  • muting
  • quieting
  • settling
  • shushing
  • silencing
  • soothing
  • stilling

Antonyms for quietening

  • aggravating
  • agitating
  • disquieting
  • disturbing
  • heightening
  • intensifying
  • perturbing
  • stirring
  • upsetting
  • vexing

Meanings of quietening

  • verb
    1. To make quiet.
    2. To become quiet.
  • noun
    1. The act of making something quieter.

Example Sentences

  • The soft music had a quietening effect on the room, calming everyone down.
  • With each passing minute, the storm outside seemed to be quietening.
  • His soothing voice was quietening, easing the tension in the room.
  • The medication had a quietening effect on her anxious thoughts.
  • As night fell, the city streets were gradually quietening down, preparing for sleep.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quietening, such as: aggravating, agitating, calming, composing, disquieting, disturbing, heightening.

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