quelled

• Описывает то, что было подавлено, усмирено или прекращено, часто относится к эмоциям, страхам или беспорядкам.

Describes something that has been suppressed, subdued, or brought to an end, often referring to emotions, fears, or disturbances.

1. Suppressed or subduedC1formal

   Having been brought to an end or calmed, especially by force or authority.

   Подавленный

   • The quelled rebellion left the city in a state of shock.
   • His quelled anger was barely hidden behind a calm facade.
   • The quelled protests were followed by a period of silence.

   Synonymscrusheddefeatedovercomeput downrepressedsquelchedstifledsubduedsuppressed

   Antonymsagitatedarousedignitedkindledprovokedstirred

• Подавлять, усмирять, прекращать силой или успокаивать чувства

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.

   Подавлять силой (восстание, бунт, беспорядки)

   • 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.

   Synonymscrushquashrepresssquelchsubduesuppress

   Antonymsagitatefomentinciteinflameprovokestir

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.

   Успокаивать, сдерживать чувства

   • 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.

   Synonymsallayappeaseassuagecalmpacifyquietsoothesubduesuppresstranquilize

   Antonymsagitatearouseexciteinciteprovokestir