Quelling

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɛlɪŋ/

Quelling (verb)

  1. To stop something, like a protest or fear, from continuing.
  2. To use force to stop a group or action.

Examples

  • The teacher focused on quelling the students' fears before the exam.
  • He was skilled at quelling tensions during meetings.

Common collocations: quell fears, quell tensions, quell a rebellion, quell unrest

Synonyms of Quelling

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Quelling

  • — When discussing actions that provoke or stir up.
  • — When referring to actions that cause reactions or disturbances.