lull

Universal Words noun, verb noun [usuallysing.] ~ (in sth) a quiet period between times of activity: a lull in the conversation / fighting * Just before an attack everything would go quiet but we knew it was just the lull before the storm (= before a time of noise or trouble). verb (written) 1 [VN] to make sb relaxed and calm: The vibration of the engine lulled the children to sleep. * He was lulled by the peaceful sound of the rain. 2 to make sth, or to become, less strong: [VN] His father's arrival lulled the boy's anxiety. [also V] PHRASALVERBS lull sb into sth to make sb feel confident and relaxed, especially so that they do not expect it when sb does sth bad or dishonest: His friendly manner lulled her into a false sense of security (= made her feel safe with him when she should not have).