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Simmer Down (Verb)

Meaning

Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The angry activist began to simmer down after hearing the official's apology for the city's mishandling of the case.
  • Her screams started to fade away, and she began to simmer down after a while, her exhaustion getting the better of her.
  • It took some time for the overexcited children to simmer down and focus on the lesson, but eventually the teacher managed to get their attention back.
  • Once the news of their cancellation spread, the protesters started to simmer down, taking a more measured approach in the following days.
  • After an explosive argument, they decided it would be best if they took a break to let the situation simmer down and their emotions settle.

Synonyms

  • Settle Down
  • Calm
  • Cool It
  • Chill Out
  • Cool Off
  • Calm Down

Hypernyms

  • Change State
  • Turn
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