acquiet

/ækˈkwɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone or something quiet or less noisy

“The librarian had to acquiet the children so they wouldn’t disturb the other patrons.”

2. noun

a person or thing that makes someone or something quiet or less noisy

“The acquieter in the movie theater helped to calm down the rowdy audience.”

Synonyms

  • quieten
  • silence
  • still

Antonyms

  • agitate
  • disquiet
  • disturb