quelled

• 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。

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.

   被镇压的

   • 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.

   同义词crusheddefeatedovercomeput downrepressedsquelchedstifledsubduedsuppressed

   反义词agitatedarousedignitedkindledprovokedstirred

• 镇压、平息、制止（叛乱、骚动等）；抑制、消除（恐惧、疑虑等情绪）。

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.

   以武力镇压（叛乱、暴动、骚乱）

   • 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.

   同义词crushquashrepresssquelchsubduesuppress

   反义词agitatefomentinciteinflameprovokestir

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.

   平息、抑制情绪

   • 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.

   同义词allayappeaseassuagecalmpacifyquietsoothesubduesuppresstranquilize

   反义词agitatearouseexciteinciteprovokestir