v. t. | 1. | To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm; to soothe; to quiet. |
v. i. | 1. | To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate for a time; |
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" |