quell

• Gewaltsam unterdrücken, beenden oder beruhigen; Aufstände, Unruhen oder Gefühle zum Stillstand bringen bzw. besänftigen.

To put an end to something, typically by using force or authority, or to suppress an unpleasant feeling.

1. To forcibly stop a violent or disorderly situationB2formal

   To bring a rebellion, riot, or violent disturbance to an end using force or authority.

   Gewaltsam niederschlagen (Aufstand, Aufruhr, Unruhen)

   • Extra police were deployed to quell the riot.
   • The army moved swiftly to quell the uprising.
   • Authorities failed to quell the violent protests.
   • The rebellion was eventually quelled after several weeks of fighting.
   • Government forces used tear gas to quell the crowd.

   Synonymecrushquashrepresssquelchsubduesuppress

   Antonymeagitatefomentinciteinflameprovokestir

2. To calm or suppress a feelingB2formal

   To reduce the intensity of a disturbing emotion, such as fear, anxiety, or excitement, or to stop oneself from expressing it.

   Gefühle beruhigen, unterdrücken

   • She took a deep breath to quell her nerves.
   • The reassurance did little to quell his anxiety.
   • He tried to quell a rising sense of panic.
   • A warm glass of milk helped quell her restlessness.
   • The teacher’s calm words quelled the children’s fears.

   Synonymeallayappeaseassuagecalmpacifyquietsoothesubduesuppresstranquilize

   Antonymeagitatearouseexciteinciteprovokestir