CALM BY DECEPTION is a phrase that describes the act of using deception to achieve a state of calm. The crossword solutions for this phrase are LULL (4 letters), SEDATE (6 letters), and SCAM (4 letters). LULL means to soothe or quiet someone, while SEDATE means to make someone or something calmer or more peaceful. Finally, SCAM is a fraudulent scheme or activity. Together, these words describe the idea of using deception to achieve a sense of peace.