Arouse and Quieten

Opposite meaning words

Arouse verb - To cause to stop sleeping.

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Quieten is an antonym for arouse.

Nearby Words: arousing, arousal

Quieten verb - To free from distress or disturbance.

Usage example: the nanny tried to quieten the children with assurances that help was on its way

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Arouse is an antonym for quieten.

Nearby Words: quiet, quietly, quietness, quieting, quietening

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