Steadying

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛdiɪŋ/

Steadying (verb)

  1. Helping something or someone to become stable or balanced.

Examples

  • He is steadying the ladder to prevent it from falling.
  • She is steadying the table to stop it from wobbling.

Common collocations: steady the nerves, steady the ship, steadying influence, steadying effect

Steadying (adjective)

  1. Having a calming or stabilizing effect on someone or something.

Examples

  • The steadying presence of a friend can be comforting.
  • A steadying hand on the shoulder can reassure someone.

Synonyms of Steadying

Neutral

Antonyms of Steadying

  • when discussing actions that cause instability