calm the storm
- sootheGently ease discomfort
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- hushAbsence of sound
quiet · settle · ease · weather · waves · turbulent · chaos · rage · thunder · wind · serene · placid · breathe · steady · anchor · harbor · refuge · Jesus
action on disturbance
calm the stormstir up trouble
fan the flames · add fuel to the fire · stoke the fire · throw gasoline on the fire · pour gasoline on the fire
emotional/social intervention
calm the stormantagonize
Incite hostility in
pick a fight · sow discord · stir the pot · exacerbate · enrage