Plural for a state of peacefulness
“With his eyes closed, he relaxed and felt a wave of calm wash over him.”
Plural for a state of being composed, typically in the face of adversity
“There was a stoic calm in his comportment as he was cross-examined by the prosecutor.”
Plural for a state of being free from noise
“He slept peacefully due to the calm around him.”
To free from disturbance
“The protestors were getting agitated and measures were needed to calm the situation.”
To restore emotional balance
“He was visibly upset and we did everything we could to calm him.”
(calm down) To become calm (after feeling agitation or stress)
“You need to calm down because it's not that big of a deal!”
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