settling
noun
set·tling ˈset-liŋ 
ˈse-tᵊl-iŋ
: sediment, dregs —usually used in plural
Synonyms
- deposit
- deposition
- dregs
- grounds
- precipitate
- sediment
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Word History
First Known Use
1594, in the meaning defined above
settling 1 of 2
adjective
as in quieting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- quieting
- relaxing
- calming
- comforting
- lulling
- pacifying
- soothing
- restful
- tranquilizing
- deadening
- sedative
- tranquillizing
- dulling
- relaxant
- anesthetic
- anesthetizing
- benumbing
- analgesic
- numbing
- depressant
- slumbrous
- opiate
- hypnotic
- soporific
- drowsy
- sleepy
- narcotic
- slumberous
- somnolent
- hypnotizing
- mesmerizing
- stupefying
- somniferous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- waking
- stimulating
- stimulant
- reviving
- rousing
- bracing
- energizing
- refreshing
- arousing
- awakening
- restorative
- wakening
- invigorating
- stimulatory
- stimulative
settling
2 of 2verb
1
as in filtering
to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid) the light rain will settle the dust in the air careful handling will settle the lees in the bottom of the wine bottle Synonyms & Similar Words
- filtering
- clearing
- laying
- sedimenting
- sifting
- clarifying
- resettling
- screening
- straining
- sieving
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- raising
- mixing
- stirring
- agitating
- disturbing
2
as in populating
to supply with inhabitants the region was originally settled by farmers Synonyms & Similar Words
- populating
- inhabiting
- colonizing
- peopling
- relocating (to)
- moving (to)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- depopulating
- unpeopling
3
as in deciding
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) settled the lawsuit in favor of the defendant Synonyms & Similar Words
- deciding
- adjudicating
- arbitrating
- resolving
- determining
- adjudging
- prosecuting
- weighing
- judging
- hearing
- refereeing
- considering
- pondering
- deliberating
- deeming
- umpiring
- mediating
- trying
- negotiating
- ruling (on)
- moderating
- concluding
- sizing up
- redetermining
- rejudging
- finding (for or against)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- skirting
- hedging
- equivocating
- pussyfooting
4
as in arranging
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of settled their wedding plans without any major disagreements Synonyms & Similar Words
- deciding
- arranging
- resolving
- choosing
- setting
- fixing
- figuring
- completing
- planning
- finalizing
- designing
- disposing of
- finishing
- shaping
- determining
- contracting
- drafting
- approving
- promising
- charting
- calculating
- confirming
- dealing
- maneuvering
- negotiating
- agreeing (on)
- opting
- closing
- concluding
- scheming
- framing
- pledging
- authorizing
- affirming
- programming
- sanctioning
- blueprinting
- working out
- schematizing
- hammering out
- laying out
- intriguing
- clearing
- concerting
- haggling
- ending
- bargaining
- warranting
- dickering
- squaring away
- okaying
- wrapping up
- programing
- chaffering
- mapping (out)
- winding up
- OK'ing
- horse-trading
- rounding (off or out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dropping
- calling
- recalling
- rescinding
- revoking
- repealing
- resisting
- opposing
- protesting
- debating
- countering
- aborting
- differing (over)
- objecting
- disagreeing (with)
- contesting
- calling off
- disputing
5
as in perching
to come to rest after descending from the air birds settling on the branches of the maple tree Synonyms & Similar Words
- perching
- landing
- alighting
- roosting
- lighting
- touching down
- belly-landing
- crash-landing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rising
- arising
- floating
- ascending
- climbing
- flying
- taking off
- gliding
- hanging
- hovering
- soaring
- blasting off
- winging
- planing
6
as in lodging
to establish or place comfortably or snugly settled the sleeping baby into her crib Synonyms & Similar Words
- lodging
- nestling
- perching
- positioning
- parking
- installing
- planting
- roosting
- ensconcing
- locating
- situating
- deploying
- housing
- stationing
- fixing
- anchoring
- setting
- camping
- emplacing
- burrowing
- bivouacking
- harboring
- curling up
- digging in
- camping (out)
7
as in composing
to free from distress or disturbance a hot meal settled the children down Synonyms & Similar Words
- composing
- calming
- lulling
- soothing
- quieting
- appeasing
- stilling
- relaxing
- salving
- quietening
- relieving
- alleviating
- placating
- tranquilizing
- hushing
- mitigating
- pacifying
- quelling
- conciliating
- tranquillizing
- lullabying
- mollifying
- allaying
- assuaging
- laying
- easing
- becalming
- solacing
- sedating
- narcotizing
- stupefying
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- agitating
- upsetting
- perturbing
- disturbing
- intensifying
- disquieting
- vexing
- aggravating
- keying (up)
- heightening
- discomposing
- inciting
- exciting
- fomenting
- rousing
- stirring (up)
- arousing
- working up
8
as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of settled himself only with visible effort after the angry outburst Synonyms & Similar Words
- composing
- containing
- calming
- collecting
- controlling
- restraining
- re-collecting
- recovering
- quieting
- holding back
- lulling
- stilling
- rallying
- soothing
- tranquilizing
- tranquillizing
9
as in paying
to give what is owed for settle a debt Synonyms & Similar Words
- paying
- meeting
- balancing
- standing
- liquidating
- footing
- clearing
- discharging
- paying off
- recompensing
- paying up
- quitting
- ponying up
- springing (for)
- anteing (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- repudiating
10
as in determining
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute this information should settle the question of who is right Synonyms & Similar Words
- deciding
- determining
- clinching
- clarifying
- establishing
- defining
- proving
- nailing
- ensuring
- insuring
- securing
- assuring
- affirming
- specifying
- stipulating
- showing
- stating
- finishing
- demonstrating
- illuminating
- ending
- nailing (down)
- concluding
- clearing (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- muddling
- confusing
- muddying
- unsettling
11
as in shushing
to stop the noise or speech of settled the class with a firm "quiet!" Synonyms & Similar Words
- shushing
- quieting
- silencing
- hushing
- muting
- stilling
- extinguishing
- squelching
- quelling
- dumbing
- quietening
- shutting up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- stirring
- agitating