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becalming

The word “becalming” has 3 syllables: be-cal-ming

It's pronounced as /bɪˈkɑːmɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for becalming?

In the thesaurus, “becalming” has 56 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for becalming along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for becalming

Antonyms for becalming

  • aggravating
  • agitating
  • arousing
  • dark
  • discomposing
  • disquieting
  • disturbing
  • dull
  • exciting
  • fomenting
  • frowning
  • gloomy
  • heightening
  • inciting
  • intensifying
  • perturbing
  • rousing
  • sad
  • sullen
  • ugly
  • unhappy
  • upsetting
  • vexing
  • working up

Meanings of becalming

  • verb
    1. To make calm or still; make quiet; calm.
    2. To deprive (a ship) of wind, so that it cannot move (usually in passive).

Example Sentences

  • The gentle sea breeze had a becalming effect on the crew.
  • Sitting by the lake was becalming after a stressful day.
  • The music was soft and becalming, lulling everyone to rest.
  • Her presence was quietly becalming to those around her.
  • The morning fog over the harbor was strangely becalming.

On this page you'll find 80 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to becalming, such as: aggravating, agitating, allaying, alleviating, animated, appeasing, arousing.

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