decistere

/dɛkɪˈstɪərɪ/ (dek-ih-STEE-ree)

Definitions

1. verb

To settle or come to rest, especially after a period of turmoil or upheaval.

“The city began to decistere after the protests subsided.”

2. verb

To calm or soothe, often in a figurative sense.

“The gentle music helped to decistere the savage beast.”

Synonyms

  • calm
  • pacify
  • settle
  • soothe

Antonyms

  • aggravate
  • agitate
  • inflame