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stilling

[/ˈstɪlɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
acalmação, aquietação, sossego
1. The act of making something still, calm, or quiet
The stilling of the waters after the storm was peaceful.
A acalmação das águas após a tempestade foi pacífica.
2. Present participle of 'still' - to make or become motionless or silent
She was stilling her breathing to listen carefully.
Ela estava acalmando sua respiração para ouvir com atenção.
3. The process of distilling liquids, particularly spirits
The stilling process produces high-quality whiskey.
O processo de destilação produz uísque de alta qualidade.
Synonyms
calmingquietingsettlingsoothing
Antonyms
agitatingdisturbingexcitingrousing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acalmação, aquietação
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sossego
Colloquial variant emphasizing peace
São Paulo
acalmação
Standard usage
Portugal
aquietação, acalmação
Both terms used, emphasis on quieting

Related Idioms & Phrases

stilling the waters
stilling one's nerves
stilling the mind
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