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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for lull

Noun

1. letup, lull, pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension
usage: a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished; "there was never a letup in the noise"
2. lull, quiet, calmness
usage: a period of calm weather; "there was a lull in the storm"

Verb

1. lull, calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull, still
usage: calm by deception; "Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security"
2. lull, calm down, hush, quieten, silence, still, shut up, hush up
usage: become quiet or less intensive; "the fighting lulled for a moment"
3. calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull, still, comfort, soothe, console, solace
usage: make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
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