calmer

Definitions of calmer
  1. verb
    become quiet or quieter
    synonyms: apaiser, tranquilliser
    imposer le silence, imposer silence, réduire au silence
    cause to be quiet or not talk
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    changer d'intensité
    increase or decrease in intensity
  2. verb
    support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
    synonyms: apaiser, armer, consolider, renforcer
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    type of:
    fortifier, renforcer
    make strong or stronger
  3. verb
    arrange or fix in the desired order
    synonyms: apaiser
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    type of:
    arranger, mettre en ordre, régler
    put into a proper or systematic order
  4. verb
    lessen the intensity of or calm
    synonyms: adoucir, apaiser, atténuer
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    type of:
    consoler, réconforter
    give moral or emotional strength to
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