The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Calm \Calm\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Calmed (k[aum]md); p. pr. &
   vb. n. Calming.] [Cf. F. calmer. See Calm, n.]
   1. To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as,
      to calm the winds.
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            To calm the tempest raised by Eolus.  --Dryden.
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   2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or
      soothe, as the mind or passions.
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            Passions which seem somewhat calmed.  --Atterbury.

   Syn: To still; quiet; appease; allay; pacify; tranquilize;
        soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

calming \calming\ adj.
   1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize.

   Syn: ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing.
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   2. freeing from fear and anxiety.

   Syn: assuasive, pacifying, soothing.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

calming
    n 1: the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
         [syn: appeasement, calming]