becalm

Definition

To make calm or still; make quiet; calm.

Etymology

From be- + calm.

Example Sentences

• "[…] there is neither house nor landes, nor great store of gold & siluer, nor honor and noblenes of blood, nor greatnes of office, and estate, nor the grace and vehemencie of speach, which doth so much lighten, and so sweetlie becalme the life of man, as an vndefiled conscience […]"
• "Almighty Beauty quite becalms my Rage: In looking on thee, I forget thy Crimes:"
• "“Pardon me,” he said, with a quietness that struck the company with a becalming awe."