Becalms [verb]

Definition of Becalms:

calm

Synonyms of Becalms:

● Compose

● Relax

● Placate

● Steady

● Quiet

● Soothe

● Settle

● Lull

● Pacify

● Allay

● Still

● Calm down


Opposite/Antonyms of Becalms:

● Irritate

● Move

● Upset

● Agitate

● Worry

● Excite

● Distress


Sentence/Example of Becalms:

I am making a sail according to your lordship's plan, to becalm the hull of the ship, but want sailcloth for completing it.

Ships are generally obliged to be towed into the harbor, in consequence of the high points which tower high, and becalm them.

An imprisoned man who asks for an Italian book to becalm his fever may be safely presumed to know that language.

One sail is also said to becalm another when the wind is aft.

Becalm, and henceforth think that the peril is mine, not yours.