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simmer down

verb

Simple meaning

To decrease in intensity of anger, agitation.

Pronunciation

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simerdown

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsɪmɚˈdaʊn

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Definition

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verb

  1. intransitiveidiomatic

    To decrease in intensity of anger, agitation, or excitement.

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To decrease in intensity of anger, agitation, or excitement.

Used this way, simmer down is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.

Emotional tone
Negative
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Serious and weighty
Usage feel
Everyday but emotionally strong

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