unruffle

[ uhn-ruhf-uhl ]
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verb (used with object),un·ruf·fled, un·ruf·fling.
  1. to calm (someone).

  2. to smooth out (something).

verb (used without object),un·ruf·fled, un·ruf·fling.
  1. to become calm or smoothed out.

Origin of unruffle

1
First recorded in 1690–1700; un-2 + ruffle1

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