Antonyms for calming

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kahm; older use kam; spelling pronunciation kahlm

Phonetic Transcription : kɑm; older use kæm; spelling pronunciation kɑlm

upsetting

Definition of calming

Origin : late 14c., from Old French calme, carme "stillness, quiet, tranquility," from the adjective (see calm (adj.)).

adj appeasing

Example sentences :

As soon as Kirsty had succeeded in calming me, I told her the whole story.
Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald

Then calming down a bit, he added: 'Let every one do with their own as they think best.'
Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola

But he never heard any music, and this, instead of calming his nerves, made him sicker.
Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker

Adversity vexed and irritated, instead of calming and subduing her.
Extract from : « Queen Elizabeth » by Jacob Abbott

"Yes, sir—you haven't many days left in it," said Mr. Burns calming down.
Extract from : « The Shadow-Line » by Joseph Conrad

I threw myself at her feet, and succeeded in calming her anger.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Instead of calming him I endeavoured to augment his misery by my complaints.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

By way of calming her, I said I would do my best to win him over.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

I succeeded in calming her a little, and she then informed me of the cause of her behavior.
Extract from : « Shoulder-Straps » by Henry Morford

Alicia, calming herself with an effort, asked what was the matter.
Extract from : « Half a Hero » by Anthony Hope

Synonyms for calming

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