静める
1
to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.);to quieten;to make quiet
2
to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.);to compose (oneself);to appease (someone's anger);to pacify;to settle (e.g. discord)
心を静めるために私は目を閉じた。
I closed my eyes to calm down.
3
to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.);to quell;to put down;to get under control
esp. 鎮める
暴動はすぐに鎮められた。
The rebellion was soon put down.
4
to relieve (a cough, pain, etc.);to soothe;to alleviate;to ease
esp. 鎮める
5
to appease (a spirit, soul, etc.);to pacify;to soothe
esp. 鎮める
Other forms
鎮める 【しずめる】