lull

v. 1 soothe or send to sleep. 2 (usu. Foll. By into) deceive (a person) into undue confidence (lulled into a false sense of security). 3 allay (suspicions etc.), usu. By deception. 4 (of noise, a storm, etc.) Abate or fall quiet. n. Temporary quiet period. [imitative]

v. t. To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm; to soothe; to quiet.