n.
Function: verb
to relieve from or bring to an end whatever distresses, agitates, or disturbs FF1C; that inner faith that calms the troubled spirit FF1E;
Synonyms: allay, balm, becalm, compose, lull, quiet, ||quieten, settle, soothe, ||soother, still, tranquilize
Related Words: alleviate, assuage, mitigate, relieve; appease, mollify, pacify, placate; relax, steady
Contrasted Words: bother, discompose, disquiet, disturb, flurry, perturb, stir up, upset
Antonyms: agitate; arouse