lull

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished

Similar word(s): letup

Definition categories: time, break, intermission, interruption, pause, suspension

2. a period of calm weather

- there was a lull in the storm

Similar word(s): quiet

Definition categories: state, calmness

Sentences with lull as a noun:

- About 2 hours in, a long lull cleared everyone out, and then it started getting a little more consistent and pushing chest ta neck high — 808surfer.com forum [1]

verb

1. calm by deception

- Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security

Definition categories: emotion, calm, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize

2. become quiet or less intensive

- the fighting lulled for a moment

Definition categories: change, hush, quieten, silence, still

3. make calm or still

Similar word(s): calm, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize

Definition categories: emotion, comfort, console, solace, soothe

Sentences with lull as a verb:

- The storm lulled.