quell
//kwɛl//
Verb
quellInfinitive
quellPresent tense
quelledPast tense
quelledPast participle
quellingPresent participle
quellsThird-person singular
1
To suppress or put an end to something, especially by force.
The police were called in to quell the riot.
2
To calm or pacify a feeling, especially fear or anxiety.
She took a deep breath to quell her anxiety before the interview.