verb, noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

calm, stabilize, control

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Example Sentences

Example:The flailing horse slowly calmed down, no longer thrashing around.

Definition:Not anxious, nervous, or disturbed, or causing no anxiety, nervousness, or disturbance.

From calm

Example:The general’s aim was to stabilize the flailing troops at the front.

Definition:Make firm, steady, or settled, or take an action to prevent something from falling or tumbling.

From stabilize

Example:He began to gain more control over his flailing emotions.

Definition:Have power over; be in charge of or capable of managing or influencing.

From control