to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.)
鎮める
しずめる
Verb, Transitive
1.
to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.), to quieten, to make quiet
2.
to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.), to compose (oneself), to appease (someone's anger), to pacify, to settle (e.g. discord)
3.
to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.), to quell, to put down, to get under control
4.
to relieve (a cough, pain, etc.), to soothe, to alleviate, to ease
5.
to appease (a spirit, soul, etc.), to pacify, to soothe
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彼女は深呼吸をして、高ぶった気持ちを静めた。
She took a deep breath and calmed her agitated feelings.
政府は暴動を静めるために、軍隊を派遣した。
The government dispatched troops to suppress the riot.
怒りを静めるには、一度その場を離れるのが良い。
To calm one's anger, it's good to leave the place for a while.
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