Lull (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object)
  1. to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing.
  2. to soothe or quiet.
  3. to give or lead to feel a false sense of safety; cause to be less alert, aware, or watchful.
verb (used without object)
  1. to quiet down, let up, or subside: furious activity that finally lulled.
noun
  1. a temporary calm, quiet, or stillness: a lull in a storm.
  2. a soothing sound: the lull of falling waters.
  3. a pacified or stupefied condition: The drug had put him in a lull.
verb
  1. to soothe (a person or animal) by soft sounds or motions (esp in the phrase lull to sleep)
  2. to calm (someone or someone's fears, suspicions, etc), esp by deception
noun
  1. a short period of calm or diminished activity
Lull (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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