simmer down Synonyms
simmer down Meaning
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simmer down (v)
become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
simmer down Sentence Examples
- The agitated crowd needed to simmer down before the situation escalated further.
- After the heated argument, the two parties took a break to simmer down and collect their thoughts.
- The teacher instructed the unruly students to simmer down and focus on the lesson.
- The boiling water simmered down to a gentle bubble, creating a soothing atmosphere.
- The doctor prescribed a calming tea to help the anxious patient simmer down.
- The mayor urged the residents to simmer down and avoid spreading rumors that could cause panic.
- The simmering sauce filled the kitchen with a tantalizing aroma.
- The firefighter sprayed water on the burning building to simmer down the flames.
- The sizzling bacon slowly simmered down, releasing its delicious fragrance.
- The storm simmered down to a drizzle, bringing relief to the weary travelers.
FAQs About the word simmer down
become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
calm (down),,
snap, shout,snap, shout, bark, bark, grumble, yell, snarl, yell
The agitated crowd needed to simmer down before the situation escalated further.
After the heated argument, the two parties took a break to simmer down and collect their thoughts.
The teacher instructed the unruly students to simmer down and focus on the lesson.
The boiling water simmered down to a gentle bubble, creating a soothing atmosphere.