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lull

verb
/lʌl/

Meaning

to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
to calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements

Example Sentences

The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.

The mother lulled the baby to sleep with a gentle song.

Example Expressions

lull into a false sense of security

Synonyms

soothe, calm, pacify, quiet, comfort, relax
Entry 1
soothe, calm, pacify, quiet
Entry 2
soothe, calm, quiet, comfort, relax

Antonyms

agitate, disturb, excite, stimulate, alarm
Entry 1
agitate, disturb, excite, stimulate
Entry 2
disturb, agitate, alarm

Collocations

lull to sleep, lull into, gently lull, lull baby, lull the baby
Entry 1
lull to sleep, lull into, gently lull, lull baby
Entry 2
lull to sleep, lull the baby, lull into

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