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Lull (Verb)

Become quiet or less intensive; "the fighting lulled for a moment".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The storm lulled for a brief moment before intensifying again.
The music lulled the baby to sleep.
The protest seemed to have lulled, but then the police arrived and everything escalated.
The opposition's campaign had lulled in the past few days, giving the incumbent a breather.
After hours of intense negotiations, the debate lulled as the parties took a short recess.

Make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear".

Verbs of feeling.

Soft music played in the background to lull the fussy baby to sleep.
The sound of gentle waves helped to lull my mind and wash away my worries.
Her soothing voice was able to lull the anxious animal into a state of calm.
The peaceful scenery of the forest helped to lull the couple into a romantic mood.
A warm bath before bed would often lull her into a deep and restful sleep.

Calm by deception; "Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security".

Verbs of feeling.

The seemingly peaceful atmosphere can lull you into a false sense of security if you're not aware of the potential dangers lurking beneath the surface.
The smooth-talking real estate agent attempted to lull the nervous buyer into signing the contract before reviewing the fine print.
Don't let the calming music lull you into complacency, as the task ahead of you still requires your full attention and focus.
The ease with which the dictator initially came to power lulled his opponents into underestimating his ability to consolidate his grip on the government.
Campaign promises can often lull voters into believing that their problems will be magically solved by the newly elected officials, even if they have no intention of following through on those promises.