TENTERHOOKS Antonyms

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

• providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal)

• free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind

• having a wide margin

• sufficient to provide comfort

• in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

• serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

• without strain or anxiety

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

• free from danger or risk

• not likely to fail or give way

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• financially safe

• get by special effort

• cause to be firmly attached

• assure payment of

• make certain of

• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

• furnish with battens

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

• lacking in interest or care or feeling

• easy in mind; not worried

• not occupied or engaged with

• not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

• free from turmoil or worries

• free of trouble and worry and care