sopite

sopite
\\ˈsōˌpīt, ˈsäˌp-\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin sopitus, past participle of sopire to put to sleep, from sopor
1. : to put to sleep : lull
2. : to put an end to (as a claim) : settle

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