lull

/lˈʌl/

/ˈɫəɫ/

Lull

a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished

synonyms : letup

a period of calm weather

synonyms : quiet

to lull

MAIN VERB

calm by deception

become quiet or less intensive

synonyms : calm down

to help someone feel relaxed and calm or to help them fall asleep

synonyms : calm

antonyms : agitate

Examples

1. The fragile ceasefire may be just the lull before another storm.

2. Things seem quiet in the office right now, but this is just the lull before the storm.

3. Lulling a puppy into a false sense of security.

4. The game lulls you into a false sense of security.