unruffle

[uhn-ruhf-uhl]

un·ruf·fle

[uhn-ruhf-uhl] verb, un·ruf·fled, un·ruf·fling.
verb (used with object)
1.
to calm (someone).
2.
to smooth out (something).
verb (used without object)
3.
to become calm or smoothed out.

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Origin:
1690–1700; un-2 + ruffle
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