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stilled

[/ˈstɪld/]
verb/adjective
acalmado, imobilizado, silenciado
1. Past tense and past participle of 'still'; made calm, quiet, or motionless
The gentle music stilled her racing thoughts.
A música suave acalmou seus pensamentos acelerados.
2. Adjective: quiet, calm, or without movement
The stilled waters of the lake reflected the sky.
As águas acalmadas do lago refletiam o céu.
3. Suppressed or quieted (emotions, sounds, or movement)
She stilled her trembling hands before the interview.
Ela imobilizou suas mãos tremendo antes da entrevista.
Synonyms
calmedquietedhushedsilencedtranquilmotionless
Antonyms
agitateddisturbedrestlessturbulentchaotic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acalmado, imobilizado
Common usage in everyday speech
São Paulo
acalmado
Standard usage
Portugal
aquietado, imobilizado, silenciado
More formal literary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

still the waters - acalmar as águas
still one's nerves - acalmar os nervos
still life - natureza morta
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