lull

Synonyms: abeyance break breather breathing spell calmness coffee break comma downtime hiatus hush layoff letup pausation quiescence quiet respite silence stillness stop time-out tranquility

Antonyms: busyness continuation disturbance energy

Synonyms: abate allay balm becalm cease chill out compose cool cool off decrease die down diminish dwindle ebb fall hush lay back let up lullaby moderate pacify put a lid on qualify quell quiet quiet down settle slacken soft-pedal soothe still stroke subdue subside take it easy take the edge take the sting out temper tranquilize wane

Antonyms: energize excite