calm
v.
relax, soothe, make peaceful
n.
peacefulness, quiet, tranquility
Intertropical Convergence Zone
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), also known as the Intertropical Front,
Monsoon trough, Doldrums or the Equatorial Convergence Zone, is a belt of
low pressure girdling
Earth at the
equator. It is formed by the vertical ascent of warm, moist air from the latitudes above and below the equator.
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calm
Noun
1. steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
(synonym) composure, calmness, equanimity
(hypernym) disposition, temperament
(hyponym) aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid
(derivation) calm down, cool off, chill out, simmer down, settle down, cool it
Verb
1. make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
(synonym) calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull, still
(antonym) agitate, rouse, turn on, charge, commove, excite, charge up
(hypernym) comfort, soothe, console, solace
(hyponym) lull
2. make steady; "steady yourself"
(synonym) steady, becalm
(hypernym) stabilize, stabilise
3. become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again."
(synonym) calm down, cool off, chill out, simmer down, settle down, cool it
(hypernym) change state, turn
(derivation) composure, calmness, equanimity
4. cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation"
(synonym) sedate, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise
(hypernym) affect
(hyponym) hypnotize, hypnotise, mesmerize, mesmerise
(derivation) composure, calmness, equanimity
Adjective
1. not agitated; without losing self-possession; "spoke in a calm voice"; "remained calm throughout the uproar"
(synonym) unagitated
(similar) composed
2. characterized by absence of emotional agitation; "calm acceptance of the inevitable"; "remained serene in the midst of turbulence"; "a serene expression on her face"; "she became more tranquil"; "tranquil life in the country"
(synonym) serene, tranquil
(similar) peaceful
3. (of weather) free from storm or wind; "calm seas"
(antonym) stormy
(similar) placid, quiet, still, tranquil, unruffled
(see-also) peaceful
4. marked by freedom from agitation or excitement; "the rioters gradually became calm and slowly dispersed"
(similar) unagitated
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