Becalm — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /bi-ˈkä(l)m/ be·calm

Meaning & Definition of Becalm

Becalm (verb)

  1. to keep motionless by lack of wind
  2. to stop the progress of
  3. to make calm, soothe

Becalm (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to free from distress or disturbance

    "becalmed at last, she slept soundly for the first time in weeks"

    similar: calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, quieten (chiefly British), salve, settle, soothe, still, tranquilize
    related: appease, conciliate, hush, mollify, pacify, placate, allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, lay, mitigate, quell, relax, relieve, solace, narcotize, sedate, stupefy
    opposite: agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex
    near: aggravate, heighten, intensify, arouse, excite, foment, incite, rouse, stir (up), work up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Becalm

The most common words with a similar meaning to Becalm:

Chiefly British: quieten
calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, salve, settle, soothe, still, tranquilize

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Becalm

Words with the opposite meaning of Becalm:

agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex

Related Words for Becalm

appease, conciliate, hush, mollify, pacify, placate, allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, lay, mitigate, quell, relax, relieve, solace, narcotize, sedate, stupefy

Near Antonyms of Becalm

aggravate, heighten, intensify, arouse, excite, foment, incite, rouse, stir (up), work up

Word Forms of Becalm

Inflections: becalmed, becalming, becalms

Origin & Etymology of Becalm

First known use: 1582

Frequently Asked Questions about Becalm

What does "Becalm" mean?

"Becalm" means to keep motionless by lack of wind. As a verb, it is defined as: to keep motionless by lack of wind.

What is another word for "Becalm"?

Other words for "Becalm" include calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, quieten, salve and settle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Becalm" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Becalm"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Becalm". Common alternatives include calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, quieten, salve, settle, soothe and still.

What is the opposite of "Becalm"?

Antonyms of "Becalm" include agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset and vex. Near antonyms include aggravate, heighten, intensify and arouse.

How do you use "Becalm" in a sentence?

Examples of "Becalm" in a sentence: "becalmed at last, she slept soundly for the first time in weeks".

Is "Becalm" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Becalm" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Becalm"?

"Becalm" is pronounced /bi-ˈkä(l)m/ and divided into syllables as be·calm.

What is the origin of the word "Becalm"?

First known use: 1582.