To alleviate; to abate; to mitigate.
To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.
Alleviation; abatement; check.
to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.