quieting

The word “quieting” has 3 syllables: qui-et-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈkwaɪətɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for quieting?

In the thesaurus, “quieting” has 19 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for quieting

appeasing
calming
comforting
composing
conciliation
cooling
easing
hushing
lulling
moderation
muting
relaxing
settling
shushing
silencing
soothing
stilling
tranquilizing
tranquillizing

Antonyms for quieting

acting up
aggravating
agitating
carrying on
cutting up
disquieting
disturbing
heightening
intensifying
painful
perturbing
stimulating
stirring
stressful
tiresome
troubling
trying
unsettling
upsetting
vexing
worrisome

Meanings of quieting

verb

To become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.
To cause someone to become quiet.

noun

The act of making something quiet.

Example Sentences

The soft music had a quieting effect on the room, calming everyone down.
The baby's cries were gradually quieting as she was rocked to sleep.
The sound of the waves crashing on the shore had a quieting effect on her mind.
The quieting of the storm signaled the end of the turbulent weather.
Her soothing words had a quieting effect on his anxious thoughts.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quieting, such as: acting up, aggravating, agitating, appeasing, calming, carrying on, comforting.

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