PROVOCATIONS Antonyms

• (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

• the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled

• any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration

• the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

• the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

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

• compatibility in opinion and action

• the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords

• a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole

• agreement of opinions

• an agreeable sound property

• the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

• tendency to be kind and forgiving

• a kind act

• the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined

• a treaty to cease hostilities

• actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency

• 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

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• a state of peace and quiet