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becalm

verb

/bɪˈkɑːm/

Meaning

to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind

The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.

soothe, pacify, quiet, settle, still

agitate, disturb, excite

becalm the sea, becalm the crew, becalm the mind

To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.

to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image

to argue or dispute noisily or angrily

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

to depend on or trust someone or something

Control exclusively, dominate market.