AFFRIGHTEN Antonyms

• make certain of

• inform positively and with certainty and confidence

• assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• make a promise or commitment

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

• a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

• a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

• the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing

• bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

• assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal

• give moral or emotional strength to

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

• form the substance of

• write music

• produce a literary work

• put together out of existing material

• calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet

• make up plans or basic details for

• give encouragement to

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give reassurance to; give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better