quell

• Réprimer, calmer ou faire cesser par la force, ou apaiser des sentiments.

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.

   Réprimer violemment

   • 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.

   Synonymescrushquashrepresssquelchsubduesuppress

   Antonymesagitatefomentinciteinflameprovokestir

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.

   Réprimer, calmer (une émotion)

   • 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.

   Synonymesallayappeaseassuagecalmpacifyquietsoothesubduesuppresstranquilize

   Antonymesagitatearouseexciteinciteprovokestir