bə̇, bē+ transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: be- + calm, adjective or verb
1.
a. : to keep from motion or stop the progress of by lack of wind
the fleet was becalmed
b. : to bring about a cessation of the work, progress, or activity of
a becalmed movie industry would not keep up their standard of living — Martin Kasindorf
2. : to make calm : soothe , tranquilize
becalm an agitated mind