CLANKINGS Antonyms

• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

• making a low continuous indistinct sound

• the state prevailing during the absence of war

• harmonious relations; freedom from disputes

• the absence of mental stress or anxiety

• the general security of public places

• a treaty to cease hostilities

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

• (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

• a period of calm weather

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• the absence of sound

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

• not showy or obtrusive

• in a softened tone

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

• the stealing of cattle

• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

• characterized by soft sounds

• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

• the absence of sound

• a refusal to speak when expected

• the trait of keeping things secret

• cause to be quiet or not talk

• keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

• the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

• poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

• the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

• a state of declining economic condition

• a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency

• a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare

• acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

• the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

• the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

• a disposition to be lenient in judging others

• (poetic) tranquil silence

• calmness without winds

• a state of no motion or movement

• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

• speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

• making a low continuous indistinct sound