to calm, to soothe, to pacify
1. to make someone or something calm; to reduce agitation, anxiety, or disturbance
The mother tried to calm the crying baby.
A mãe tentou acalmar o bebê que chorava.
2. to become calm; to regain composure
After a few minutes, he calmed down.
Depois de alguns minutos, ele se acalmou.
3. to pacify or appease someone's anger or concerns
She used kind words to calm his fears.
Ela usou palavras gentis para acalmar seus medos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
acalmar os ânimos - to calm tempers/tensions
acalmar a tempestade - to calm the storm
acalmar as águas - to smooth things over
acalmar os nervos - to calm one's nerves
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