eased · subsided · quieted · chilled · defused · unwound · temper · anger · steam · boiling · tension · composure · patience · breathing · exhale · peaceful · gentle · slow
IDEA.org / Words / simmered down
Related — calmed (Made tranquil); cooled (Reduced in temperature); settled (No longer in question); relaxed · mellowed · eased · subsided · quieted · chilled · defused · unwound · temper · anger
emotional intensitysimmered down ≠ flared up Suddenly worsened or ignited; blew up · boiled over · lost it · erupted · exploded
conflict escalationsimmered down ≠ escalated Increased in severity; heated up · intensified · flared up · blew up · ramped up
physical activity levelsimmered down ≠ stirred up Incited or agitated; wound up
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/simmered_down