quelling

• Существительное, обозначающее акт подавления или прекращения чего-либо, такого как восстание, беспорядки или сопротивление, обычно с использованием силы или власти.

A noun referring to the act of forcefully suppressing or putting an end to something, such as a rebellion, disturbance, or opposition, typically through the use of power or authority.

uncountable

1. Suppression or SubduingC1formal

   The act of forcefully preventing or putting an end to something, especially by using power or authority.

   Подавление

   • The quelling of the rebellion required a significant military presence.
   • His speech was aimed at the quelling of public fears.
   • The quelling of dissent was swift and decisive.

   Synonymscrushingrepressionsuppression

   Antonymsencouragementincitementprovocationstimulation

• 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