quelled
/kwɛld/adjective
C1formalcommon/kwɛld/Describes something that has been suppressed, subdued, or brought to an end, often referring to emotions, fears, or disturbances.
ruОписывает то, что было подавлено, усмирено или прекращено, часто относится к эмоциям, страхам или беспорядкам.esDescribe algo que ha sido suprimido, aplacado o detenido, frecuentemente referido a emociones, miedos o disturbios.frQualifie ce qui a été réprimé, apaisé ou stoppé, souvent en parlant d'émotions, de craintes ou de troubles.deBeschreibt etwas, das unterdrückt, beruhigt oder beendet wurde; oft auf Emotionen, Ängste oder Unruhen bezogen.ptDescreve algo que foi reprimido, dominado ou silenciado, frequentemente em relação a emoções, medos, revoltas ou distúrbios.zh形容被镇压、平息或制止的状态,常指情绪、恐惧或骚乱得到控制。arيصف شيئًا تم إخماده أو تهدئته أو إيقافه، وغالبًا ما يُستعمل مع المشاعر أو المخاوف أو الاضطرابات.
- Suppressed or subdued C1 formal
Having been brought to an end or calmed, especially by force or authority.
- 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.
ruПодавленныйessofocado, reprimidofrréprimé, étouffédeNiedergeschlagenptSuprimidozh被镇压的arمُخْمَد
Синонимы: crusheddefeatedovercomeput downrepressedsquelchedstifledsubduedsuppressed
verb
B2formalcommon/kwɛl/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.
- 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)
- 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
Синонимы: allayappeaseassuagecalmpacifyquietsoothesubduesuppresstranquilize
- quelled past participle
- quelled past simple
- quelling present participle
- quells third person singular