steadiern.
/ˈstɛdɪə/, U.S. /ˈstɛdiər/ Something which steadies.
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the mind > emotion > calmness > [noun] > calming person or thing
quietera1542
cooler1592
allayment1609
allay1614
julepa1640
composer1649
calmer1653
lull1721
tranquillizer1800
calmant1811
steadier1864
calmative1870
quietive1873
soothment1900
the world > movement > absence of movement > [noun] > stability > steadiness > making steady > that which
steadiment1817
stiller1862
steadier1864
steady1899
1864 Reader 5 Mar. 301/1 The peroneus longus muscle [in the chimpanzee]..instead of being a steadier of the leg from a fixed point below, becomes [etc.].
1899 E. Phillpotts Human Boy 25 Mathers..fancied tobacco was probably a fine steadier for the nerves before a football match.
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