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Definition quieten in British English

quieten verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈkwaɪət(ə)n/
1

to become less noisy, active, or busy, or to make someone or something less noisy, active, or busy

Example

He waved his arms to quieten them down.

Example

Watch how the baby quietens when he hears the music.

2

if a feeling quietens, or if something quietens it, it becomes less strong

Example

The fear within her quietened.

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Definition quieten in British English