Quell

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɛl/

Quell (verb)

  1. to stop something, like a fight or protest, from continuing
  2. to make someone feel less afraid or worried
  3. to control or hide strong feelings or emotions

Examples

  • The teacher tried to quell the noisy classroom.
  • Efforts were made to quell the growing unrest.

Common collocations: quell unrest, quell a riot, quell fears, quell anxiety, quell anger

Synonyms of Quell

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Quell

  • — When discussing actions that provoke or stir up.
  • — When referring to actions that stimulate or arouse.