Definition of Quietus

the termination of something, usually unpleasant in nature

Examples of Quietus in a sentence

The police officer’s arrival brought a quietus to the argument between the two neighbors.  🔊

After weeks of suffering, the cancer-stricken cat received a quietus of the pain by taking her final nap.  🔊

The quietus of the riots won't occur until more police officers are brought into the city.  🔊

The signing of the treaty produced a quietus of the war that had plagued the continent for a decade.  🔊

According to the doctor, I should have a quietus of knee pain after the surgery.  🔊

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