Quieten Definition & Meaning

quieten
verb
  1. become quiet or quieter; "The audience fell silent when the speaker entered"
  2. make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
  3. cause to be quiet or not talk; "Please silence the children in the church!"

Usage tips for "quieten"

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