becalm
The word “becalm” has 2 syllables: be-calm
It's pronounced as /bɪˈkɑːm/
What is synonym and antonym for becalm?
In the thesaurus, “becalm” has 31 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for becalm along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for becalm
- allay
- alleviate
- appease
- assuage
- calm
- compose
- conciliate
- ease
- hush
- lay
- lull
- lullaby
- mitigate
- mollify
- narcotize
- pacify
- placate
- quell
- quiet
- quieten
- relax
- relieve
- salve
- sedate
- settle
- solace
- soothe
- still
- stupefy
- tranquilize
- tranquillize
Antonyms for becalm
- aggravate
- agitate
- arouse
- discompose
- disquiet
- disturb
- excite
- foment
- heighten
- incite
- intensify
- perturb
- rouse
- upset
- vex
- work up
Meanings of becalm
- verb
- To make calm or still; make quiet; calm.
- To deprive (a ship) of wind, so that it cannot move (usually in passive).
Example Sentences
- The gentle breeze seemed to becalm the turbulent sea.
- His soft words helped becalm the frightened child.
- The serene landscape could becalm even the most anxious visitor.
- Meditation can becalm the mind after a stressful day.
- The captain tried to becalm the crew during the storm.
On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to becalm, such as: aggravate, agitate, allay, alleviate, appease, arouse, assuage.
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