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Definition of Lull
1. Noun. A pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished. "There was never a letup in the noise"
Exact synonyms: Letup
Generic synonyms: Break, Intermission, Interruption, Pause, Suspension
Derivative terms: Let Up, Let Up
Generic synonyms: Break, Intermission, Interruption, Pause, Suspension
Derivative terms: Let Up, Let Up
2. Verb. Calm by deception. "Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security"
3. Noun. A period of calm weather. "There was a lull in the storm"
4. Verb. Become quiet or less intensive. "The fighting lulled for a moment"
5. Verb. Make calm or still. "The performance is likely to lull Sue"; "Quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
Exact synonyms: Calm, Calm Down, Quiet, Quieten, Still, Tranquilize, Tranquillise, Tranquillize
Specialized synonyms: Compose, Appease, Assuage, Conciliate, Gentle, Gruntle, Lenify, Mollify, Pacify, Placate, Assure, Reassure
Generic synonyms: Comfort, Console, Solace, Soothe
Antonyms: Agitate
Derivative terms: Quiet, Still, Tranquilizer
Specialized synonyms: Compose, Appease, Assuage, Conciliate, Gentle, Gruntle, Lenify, Mollify, Pacify, Placate, Assure, Reassure
Generic synonyms: Comfort, Console, Solace, Soothe
Antonyms: Agitate
Derivative terms: Quiet, Still, Tranquilizer
Definition of Lull
1. v. t. To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm; to soothe; to quiet.
2. v. i. To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate for a time; as, the storm lulls.
3. n. The power or quality of soothing; that which soothes; a lullaby.
Definition of Lull
1. to cause to sleep or rest [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lull
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