quell
/kwɛl/
verb
- To stop or put an end to something, especially by force or strong action.
- The police were called to quell the riot.
- The king sent his army to quell the rebellion.
- The teacher raised her voice to quell the noise in the classroom.
- To calm or reduce a strong feeling, such as fear, anger, or excitement.
- He tried to quell his anger by counting to ten.
- The good news helped quell his worries about the exam.
- She took a deep breath to quell her anxiety before the speech.