CALM

[verb]He was trying to calm a screaming baby by rocking it back and forth. [T]She sat down and took a few deep breaths to calm herself (down). [T]Nick was furious when I told him we couldn't afford to go to Mexico, but he soon calmed down. [I]Calm down, for goodness sake. It's nothing to get excited about! [I]She had a very calming influence on her husband.He placed a calming hand on the child's shaking shoulder.Something or someone which calms your fears makes you feel less anxious about something.