steadied

Stopped the wobbling

Steadied is the past tense of steady, meaning to make or become stable, balanced, or calm.

You might steady a ladder before climbing, steady your nerves before a performance, or steady yourself against a railing: She steadied herself on the arm of the chair.

Something that has been steadied was once unsteady—shaky, wavering, or erratic—and is now under control.

stabilize

balanced

In a state of equilibrium

anchoredFixed securely in position
leveledMade flat or equal
bracedSteadied against force

secured · fixed · firmed · grounded · righted · counterbalanced · equilibrium · centered · adjusted · calibrated

calm

composed

Calm and self-possessed

collectedCalm and self-possessed
poisedCalm and controlled
centeredPlaced at midpoint

unflappable · coolheaded · serene · tranquil · soothed · relaxed · unruffled · settled · grounded · placid

support

braced

Steadied against force

proppedHeld in position
buttressedStrengthened with external bracing
reinforcedMade more resistant

shored · bolstered · upheld · supported · girded · underpinned · scaffolded · strengthened · fortified · held

aim

focused

Directing attention narrowly

targetedChosen for specific attention
alignedArranged in proper position
trainedTaught a skill

sighted · aimed · locked · fixed · held · zeroed · positioned · directed · guided · tracked

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