simmer down
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle down
Meanings
Calm down from anger
Why “down”? Strong feelings or energy become lower and calmer.
“Give him time to simmer down.”
“The crowd simmered down after the announcement.”
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calm down
Same down pattern: calming
Become or make less excited or angry
come down
Same down pattern: calming
Drop from a high level it has been at; Move to a lower level, price or position; Have been passed down from earlier generations; Decide in favour of one side after consideration; Become ill with a particular illness; (of rain, snow or hail) fall
cool down
Same down pattern: calming
Become or make less hot; Become calmer after anger or excitement; Do gentle exercise after a hard workout
die down
Same down pattern: calming
Feelings or excitement gradually become calmer; Become less strong, loud or active
get down
Same down pattern: calming
Descend or lower yourself; Depress someone emotionally; Manage to swallow food; Capture in writing or recording; Swallow food or drink, especially with difficulty; Begin to focus seriously on a task
quiet down
Same down pattern: calming
Become silent or peaceful
settle down
Same down pattern: calming
Become quiet and stable
talk down
Same down pattern: calming
Persuade someone in a difficult situation to calm down
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