Bother
Bother noun - A state of noisy, confused activity.
Usage example: the whole household was in a bother, as our overnight guests were expected to arrive any minute
Calm
Calm noun - A state of freedom from storm or disturbance.
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Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The motel manager has to ask them to calm it down; Jesse just hands him some cash and tells him not to bother them again.
Source: Wall Bang Her
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