quieters
/ˈkwaɪətərz/
NOUN
1. Things or people that make something quiet, calm, or silent
Devices, substances, or individuals that reduce noise, subdue sound, or bring about a state of calm (plural of quieter).
1.1. Sound reduction, acoustics, and engineering
Used to describe devices such as mufflers, silencers, or acoustic panels designed to reduce noise levels.
Synonyms
- silencers
- mufflers
- suppressors
- dampeners
- attenuators
- bafflers
Antonyms
- amplifiers
- megaphones
- noisemakers
Examples
- The mechanics installed new quieters on the exhaust system to comply with local noise ordinances.
- Acoustic quieters were placed along the studio walls to absorb unwanted echoes.
Related Words
1.2. People who calm or soothe others
Used to describe individuals who possess a calming presence, pacifists, or those who successfully quiet turbulent groups.
Synonyms
- pacifiers
- soothers
- calmers
- peacemakers
- mediators
Antonyms
- agitators
- provocateurs
- instigators
- firebrands
Examples
- In every crisis, she acted as one of the steady quieters who could defuse escalating tensions.
- Experienced teachers are natural quieters who can restore order to a chaotic classroom with a calm word.