Local man gets sedate (4)

I believe the answer is:

calm

'sedate' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'local man gets' is the wordplay.
'gets' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'CALM' is hidden within 'local man'.

(Other definitions for calm that I've seen before include "Still and quiet" , "'Tranquil, placid (4)'" , "Composed or free from storms" , "Peace, tranquillity" , "Absence of wind" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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