quelled

• Qualifie ce qui a été réprimé, apaisé ou stoppé, souvent en parlant d'émotions, de craintes ou de troubles.

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.

   réprimé, étouffé

   • 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.

   Synonymescrusheddefeatedovercomeput downrepressedsquelchedstifledsubduedsuppressed

   Antonymesagitatedarousedignitedkindledprovokedstirred

• 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