stay calm
Remain unruffled
Stay calm is an instruction to maintain composure, especially during stress or crisis.
It urges someone not to panic or react emotionally: Stay calm—help is on the way.
The phrase appears in emergency guidance, reassurance between people, and self-directed mantras.
I kept telling myself to stay calm during the turbulence.
- relaxBecome less tense
- take it easyAdvice to relax
- breatheExchange air through lungs
- deep breathThorough filling of lungs
- composedCalm and self-possessed
keep cool · serene · tranquil · inner peace · steady · hold steady · collected · cool · cool head · unruffled · centered · peaceful · grounded · patience · exhale · stillness · count to ten · zen
- calming phrasesrelax, keep your cool, take it easy, easy does it, breathe
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
- self-controlself-control, restraint, willpower, composure, moderation
- tranquilitypeace of mind, peacefulness, serenity, peaceful, serene
- pressure skillsfocus, keep cool, concentration, poise, steadiness
- reassurancesyou're safe, no sweat, no biggie, don't worry, it's alright
stay calmpanic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
freak out · lose control · fly into a rage · have a meltdown · lose one's temper
stay calmspring into action
Begin acting immediately
jump to conclusions · lash out · strike back · escalate · retaliate
stay calmlash out
Attack abruptly in anger
thrash about · flail · rampage · throw a tantrum · explode
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