cool off
Let tempers subside
Cool off means to become less hot, whether literally or figuratively.
You might cool off in a swimming pool after yard work, or cool off emotionally after an argument: Let's take a break and cool off before we say something we regret.
The phrase often implies a deliberate pause to let temperature or temper drop.
Become less agitated
- simmer downBecome less agitated
- temperState of mind
- rageIntense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
take a breath · step away · count to ten · decompress · defuse · settle down · let it go · chill out
Release accumulated tension
- de-stressReduce mental tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- mellow outGradually become calmer
take it easy · relax · settle · ease up · destress · lounge · recharge · break
Light, gentle air movement
- fanAdmirer or air mover
- air conditioningIndoor cooling system
- ice packFrozen pouch for injuries
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
swim · cold drink · ventilation · mist · spray · dip · cold shower · ice bath
Cessation of activity
- recoverRegain health or possession
- catch breathRest to resume breathing
- slow downReduce pace or speed
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
warm down · heart rate · sweat · post-workout · hydrate · sit down · shade · bench
Space between two points
- spaceUnoccupied area or interval
- fadeLose intensity gradually
- waneDecrease gradually
- drift apartGradually become estranged
slow down · pull back · enthusiasm · take a break · growing apart · lukewarm · fizzle · plateau
calm down
Become less agitated
- simmer downBecome less agitated
- temperState of mind
- rageIntense, violent anger
fury · take a breath · step away · count to ten · decompress · defuse · settle down · let it go · chill out · space
unwind
Release accumulated tension
- de-stressReduce mental tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
mellow out · take it easy · relax · settle · ease up · destress · lounge · recharge · break · downtime
breeze
Light, gentle air movement
- fanAdmirer or air mover
- air conditioningIndoor cooling system
- ice packFrozen pouch for injuries
shade · swim · cold drink · ventilation · mist · spray · dip · cold shower · ice bath · splash
rest
Cessation of activity
- recoverRegain health or possession
- catch breathRest to resume breathing
- slow downReduce pace or speed
stretching · warm down · heart rate · sweat · post-workout · hydrate · sit down · shade · bench · water break
distance
Space between two points
drift apart · slow down · pull back · enthusiasm · take a break · growing apart · lukewarm · fizzle · plateau · second thoughts
- self-controlself-control, restraint, willpower, composure, moderation
- settle downcalm down, relax, chill out, simmer down, mellow out
- calmingcalm, calm down, soothe, relax, pacify
- disciplinemisconduct, violation, time-out, timeout, grounded
- relaxrelax, chill, unwind, calm down, mellow out
- anger expressionssee red, seeing red, lose your temper, blow a fuse, blow a gasket