quieting (down) Synonyms

Strongest:

to become quiet or quieter

The hustle and bustle of the city gradually quieted down as the sun began its descent.
The agitated crowd slowly quieted down after the speaker addressed their concerns.
The noisy construction site quieted down during the lunch break.
The storm's fury subsided, quieting down the crashing waves and howling wind.
The baby's incessant crying finally quieted down after being fed.
The chatter of a group of friends gradually quieted down as they grew serious about the topic.
The engine of the car quieted down to a gentle hum as it approached the stoplight.
The pain in his leg quieted down after he took the pain medication.
The atmosphere in the meeting room quieted down as the presentation commenced.
The wind through the leaves of the aspen trees quieted down as the sun began to set.

to become quiet or quieter

belting up, calming (down),drying up, dummying up, clamming up, cooling (down), holding one's peace, settling (down), shutting up, piping down

talking,speaking, speaking up, speaking out, talking up,spouting (off), sounding off,piping up

The hustle and bustle of the city gradually quieted down as the sun began its descent.

The agitated crowd slowly quieted down after the speaker addressed their concerns.

The noisy construction site quieted down during the lunch break.

The storm's fury subsided, quieting down the crashing waves and howling wind.