quelling

• Nom désignant l'action de réprimer ou de mettre fin à quelque chose, comme une révolte, des émeutes ou une résistance, généralement par la force ou l'autorité.

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.

indénombrable

1. Suppression or SubduingC1formal

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

   Réduction, répression

   • 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.

   Synonymescrushingrepressionsuppression

   Antonymesencouragementincitementprovocationstimulation

• 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