verb
to make or become quiet; to silence or calm
adjective
having the quality of being quiet or peaceful
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The soundproofing in the room was very effective at quietening outside noise.
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I tried to quieten the kids down by giving them some snacks.
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She told him to hush up and stop talking, but he wouldn't quieten.
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The storm eventually passed, quietening the raging winds and rain.