静(しず)めるto appease, to suppress, to calm

to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.), to quieten, to make quiet

to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.), to compose (oneself), to appease (someone's anger), to pacify, to settle (e.g. discord)

to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.), to quell, to put down, to get under control

to relieve (a cough, pain, etc.), to soothe, to alleviate, to ease

to appease (a spirit, soul, etc.), to pacify, to soothe