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lull

(l/@/l )

a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished(noun.time)

Synonym:
letup

source: wordnet30
a period of calm weather(noun.state)

Example:
There was a lull in the storm.

Synonym:
quiet

source: wordnet30
The power or quality of soothing; that which soothes; a lullaby.(noun)

source: webster1913

calm by deception(verb.emotion)

Example:
Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security.

source: wordnet30
become quiet or less intensive(verb.change)

Example:
The fighting lulled for a moment.

Synonym:
calm down

source: wordnet30
make calm or still(verb.emotion)

Synonym:
calm, calm down, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
Antonym:
agitate, charge, charge up, commove, excite, rouse, turn on

source: wordnet30
To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm; to soothe; to quiet.(verb)

source: webster1913
To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate for a time; as, the storm lulls.(verb)

source: webster1913

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