Antonyms for quiet down

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kwahy-it

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwaɪ ɪt

Definition of quiet down

Origin : c.1300, "freedom from disturbance or conflict; calm, stillness," from Old French quiete "rest, repose, tranquility" and directly from Latin quies (genitive quietis) "a lying still, rest, repose, peace," from PIE root *qwi- "rest" (cf. Old Persian shiyati-, Avestan shaiti- "well-being;" Avestan shyata- "happy;" Gothic hveila, Old English hwil "space of time;" see while (n.)). Late 14c. as "inactivity, rest, repose."

As in lull : verb calm, ease off
As in silence : verb make or be quiet
As in unwind : verb relax
As in quieten : verb silence
As in shush : verb silence

Example sentences :

The mob may quiet down, an' then again they may grow worse, so there's no sayin' what'll happen.
Extract from : « Down the Slope » by James Otis

When the time comes they may kick a little, but they'll quiet down.
Extract from : « The Dwelling Place of Light, Complete » by Winston Churchill

It was some moments before she could quiet down, after her painful recital.
Extract from : « Fighting Byng » by A. Stone

Yet she had thought of it, and the thought would not quiet down.
Extract from : « The Crystal Ball » by Roy J. Snell

It's quiet down there, and, when I get through for the day, I can read.
Extract from : « The Landlord at Lion's Head, Complete » by William Dean Howells

Gimbel'll get what he wants, then he'll quiet down and hope to make a senior society.
Extract from : « Stover at Yale » by Owen Johnson

(waiting a few seconds for the applause to quiet down, says).
Extract from : « Punch and Judy » by Willliam J. Judd

It's a little too much for him just now, but he'll quiet down after a bit.
Extract from : « The Helpers » by Francis Lynde

It was so quiet down there; no one could take Donnie away from her.
Extract from : « The Long Dim Trail » by Forrestine C. Hooker

He will quiet down in a minute; but I couldn't disappoint him.
Extract from : « The Two Sides of the Shield » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Synonyms for quiet down

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