quell

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)

   Sinônimos: crushquashrepresssquelchsubduesuppress

   Antônimos: 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

   Sinônimos: allayappeaseassuagecalmpacifyquietsoothesubduesuppresstranquilize

   Antônimos: agitatearouseexciteinciteprovokestir

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