quelling

indénombrable

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт подавления или прекращения чего-либо, такого как восстание, беспорядки или сопротивление, обычно с использованием силы или власти.esSustantivo que denota el acto de reprimir o poner fin a algo, como un levantamiento, disturbio o resistencia, generalmente mediante el uso de la fuerza o la autoridad.frNom 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.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas wie einen Aufstand, Unruhen oder Widerstand zu unterdrücken oder zu beenden, meist mit Gewalt oder Autorität.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de reprimir ou pôr fim a algo, como uma revolta, distúrbios ou resistência, geralmente com uso de força ou autoridade.zh名词，指镇压、平息或制止某事的行为，如镇压叛乱、骚乱或抵抗，通常使用武力或权力。arاسم يدل على فعل القمع أو الإخماد أو الإسكات، أي إنهاء شيء مثل ثورة أو اضطراب أو مقاومة، عادةً باستخدام القوة أو السلطة.

1. Suppression or Subduing C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодавлениеesRepresión o sometimientofrRéduction, répressiondeUnterdrückungptSupressãozh镇压arقمع

   Synonymes: crushingrepressionsuppression

   Antonymes: encouragementincitementprovocationstimulation

To put an end to something, typically by using force or authority, or to suppress an unpleasant feeling.

ruПодавлять, усмирять, прекращать силой или успокаивать чувстваesReprimir o sofocar algo, como una revuelta o un sentimiento, generalmente por la fuerza o con autoridad; también calmar o apaciguar emociones o disturbios.frRéprimer, calmer ou faire cesser par la force, ou apaiser des sentiments.deGewaltsam unterdrücken, beenden oder beruhigen; Aufstände, Unruhen oder Gefühle zum Stillstand bringen bzw. besänftigen.ptReprimir ou dominar à força; acalmar, conter ou pacificar sentimentos, revoltas ou distúrbios.zh镇压、平息、制止（叛乱、骚动等）；抑制、消除（恐惧、疑虑等情绪）。arقمع أو أخمد أو أسكت بقوة، وأخضع أو هدّأ المشاعر والاضطرابات.

1. To forcibly stop a violent or disorderly situation B2 formal

   To bring a rebellion, riot, or violent disturbance to an end using force or authority.

   • 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.

   ruПодавлять силой (восстание, бунт, беспорядки)essofocarfrRéprimer violemmentdeGewaltsam niederschlagen (Aufstand, Aufruhr, Unruhen)ptReprimir com força (rebelião, motim, distúrbios)zh以武力镇压（叛乱、暴动、骚乱）arقمع بالقوة (التمرد أو الشغب أو الاضطرابات)

   Synonymes: crushquashrepresssquelchsubduesuppress

   Antonymes: agitatefomentinciteinflameprovokestir

2. To calm or suppress a feeling B2 formal

   To reduce the intensity of a disturbing emotion, such as fear, anxiety, or excitement, or to stop oneself from expressing it.

   • 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.

   ruУспокаивать, сдерживать чувстваescalmar o reprimir (una emoción)frRéprimer, calmer (une émotion)deGefühle beruhigen, unterdrückenptAcalmar, reprimir sentimentoszh平息、抑制情绪arتهدئة المشاعر وكبتها

   Synonymes: allayappeaseassuagecalmpacifyquietsoothesubduesuppresstranquilize

   Antonymes: agitatearouseexciteinciteprovokestir

• quelled past participle
• quelled past simple
• quelling present participle
• quells third person singular