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

Common

1. る-verb, Transitive verb

   1. 1.

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

   2. 2.

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

   3. 3.

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

      esp. 鎮める

   4. 4.

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

      esp. 鎮める

   5. 5.

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

      esp. 鎮める