Antonyms for becalm


Grammar : Verb
Spell : bih-kahm
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈkɑm


Definition of becalm

Origin :
  • 1550s, from be- + calm. Related: Becalmed; becalming.
  • verb calm
Example sentences :
  • Becalm, and henceforth think that the peril is mine, not yours.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
  • One sail is also said to becalm another when the wind is aft.
  • Extract from : « Practical Boat-Sailing » by Douglas Frazar
  • I am making a sail according to your lordship's plan, to becalm the hull of the ship, but want sailcloth for completing it.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II » by Thomas Lord Cochrane
  • An imprisoned man who asks for an Italian book to becalm his fever may be safely presumed to know that language.
  • Extract from : « Fray Luis de Len » by James Fitzmaurice-Kelly
  • Ships are generally obliged to be towed into the harbor, in consequence of the high points which tower high, and becalm them.
  • Extract from : « Torrey's Narrative » by William Torrey

Synonyms for becalm

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