Lull

v. t.	1.	To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm; to soothe; to quiet. [imp. & p. p. Lulled (lŭld); p. pr. & vb. n. Lulling.] Such sweet compulsion doth in music lie, To lull the daughters of necessity. - Milton.
v. i.	1.	To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate for a time; as, the storm lulls.
n.	1.	The power or quality of soothing; that which soothes; a lullaby.
	2.	A temporary cessation of storm or confusion.

Noun	1.	lull - a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished; "there was never a letup in the noise" Synonyms: letup
	2.	lull - a period of calm weather; "there was a lull in the storm" Synonyms: quiet
Verb	1.	lull - calm by deception; "Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security"
	2.	lull - become quiet or less intensive; "the fighting lulled for a moment" Synonyms: calm down
	3.	lull - make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear" Synonyms: calm, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm down, quiet, quieten

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