unruffle

unruffle: /un ruf"euhl/, v., unruffled, unruffling.

v.t.

1. to calm (someone).

2. to smooth out (something).

v.i.

3. to become calm or smoothed out.

[1690-1700; UN-² + RUFFLE]

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Unruffle — Un*ruf fle, v. i. [1st pref. un + ruffle.] To cease from being ruffled or agitated. Dryden. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
unruffle — verb To remove ruffles from; to make smooth … Wiktionary
unruffle — un·ruffle … English syllables
unruffle — “+ verb Etymology: un (II) + ruffle intransitive verb : to become calm : quiet down transitive verb : calm … Useful english dictionary
tranquilize — [v] make calm, quiet balm, calm, calm down, compose, hush, lull, pacify, put at rest, quell, quiet, quieten, relax, sedate, settle one’s nerves*, soothe, still, subdue, unruffle; concepts 7,22,310 Ant. aggravate, agitate, incite, stir up, upset … New thesaurus

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