calming

/ˈkɑmɪŋ/
/ˈkɑlmɪŋ/
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Definitions of calming
  1. noun
    the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
    synonyms: appeasement
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    types:
    mollification, pacification
    the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined
    conciliation, placation, propitiation
    the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
    type of:
    social control
    control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkɑmɪŋ/
UK
/ˈkɑlmɪŋ/
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