calm
B1Frequent NGSL-2UK /kɑːm/US /kɑːm/
Meaning
adjective
not excited, nervous or upset
“It is important to keep calm in an emergency.”
noun
a quiet and peaceful time or situation
“The police appealed for calm.”
verb
to make somebody/something become quiet and more relaxed, especially after strong emotion or excitement
“Have some tea; it'll calm your nerves.”
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“Somebody else might have put her on medication and told her to calm down.”
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