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QUIETEN

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Quieten.

Quieten - as a verb

Become quiet or quieter

Example: "The audience fell silent when the speaker entered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hushpipe downquiescequietquiet down
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
louden

Make calm or still

Example: "Quiet the dragons of worry and fear"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calmcalm downlullquietstilltranquilizetranquillisetranquillize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comfortconsolesolacesoothe
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to be quiet or not talk

Example: "Please silence the children in the church!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hushhush upshut upsilencestill
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conquerstamp downsubduesuppress
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
louden

Example Sentences

"Please try to quieten your voice, I'm trying to concentrate."
"The teacher tried to quieten the noisy classroom."
"I will use earplugs to quieten the loud noise from the construction site."
"He quietly entered the room, trying to quieten his footsteps."
"The music gradually quietened as the concert came to an end."
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Word Game Points

Is QUIETEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quieten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

QUIETEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is QUIETEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quieten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUIETEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is QUIETEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quieten is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUIETEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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