to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.)
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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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かのじょはしんこきゅうをして、たかぶったきもちをしずめた。
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.
せいふはぼうどうをしずめるために、ぐんたいをはけんした。
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.
いかりをしずめるには、いちどそのばをはなれるのがよい。
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.
このくすりはずつうをしずめるこうかがある。
この薬は頭痛を静める効果がある。
This medicine has the effect of relieving headaches.
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