becalms
The word “becalms” has 2 syllables: be-calms
It's pronounced as /bɪˈkɑːmz/
What is synonym and antonym for becalms?
In the thesaurus, “becalms” has 42 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for becalms along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for becalms
- allay
- allays
- alleviates
- appeases
- assuages
- calm down
- calms
- compose
- composes
- conciliates
- eases
- hushes
- lays
- lull
- lullabies
- lulls
- mitigates
- mollifies
- narcotizes
- pacifies
- pacify
- placate
- placates
- quells
- quiet
- quietens
- quiets
- relax
- relaxes
- relieves
- salves
- sedates
- settle
- settles
- solaces
- soothe
- soothes
- steady
- still
- stills
- stupefies
- tranquilizes
Antonyms for becalms
- aggravates
- agitate
- agitates
- arouses
- discomposes
- disquiets
- distress
- disturbs
- excite
- excites
- foments
- heightens
- incites
- intensifies
- irritate
- move
- perturbs
- rouses
- upset
- upsets
- vexes
- works up
- worry
Meanings of becalms
- 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 sudden lack of wind becalms the sailors in the middle of the sea.
- His soothing voice becalms the anxious children.
- The tranquil scenery becalms anyone who visits the lake.
- The meditation session becalms participants after a hectic week.
- A quiet afternoon in the garden becalms the mind and body.
On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to becalms, such as: aggravates, agitate, agitates, allay, allays, alleviates, appeases.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- solaces
- soothes
- stills
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- tranquilizes
- tranquillizes