quelling

• 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。

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.

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1. Suppression or SubduingC1formal

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

   镇压

   • 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.

   同义词crushingrepressionsuppression

   反义词encouragementincitementprovocationstimulation

• 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