quiesce
intransitiveHow many syllables in quiesce?
There are 2 syllables in the word quiesce.How to pronounce quiesce:
Definition of quiesce:
- quiesce (intransitive):
- to become quiet, calm, or silent
Synonyms for quiesce:
change intensity
hush
hush up
pipe down
quiet
quiet down
quieten
shut up
still
Antonyms for quiesce:
act out
act up
carry on
misbehave
play up
raise hell
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