What is another word for quietings?
Pronunciation: [kwˈa͡ɪ͡ətɪŋz] (IPA) 
Quietings is a word that refers to the act of making something calm or quiet. There are several synonyms for this word, including calming, pacifying, soothing, settling, placating, lulling, and quelling. Calming refers to the act of reducing or relieving stress or anxiety. Pacifying suggests the idea of easing anger or aggression. Soothing refers to the act of providing comfort or easing discomfort. Settling implies the idea of reducing agitation or emotional turmoil. Placating is often used in situations where someone is trying to diffuse a tense or threatening situation. Lulling refers to the act of making someone feel drowsy or sleepy, while quelling implies the idea of suppressing or extinguishing something contentious or volatile.
