quell (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /kwɛl/
Definition
To put an end to something, typically by force; to suppress or subdue.
Examples
The government sent in troops to quell the rebellion in the northern provinces.
She tried to quell her rising panic before stepping onto the stage.
Their efforts to quell the rumors were largely unsuccessful, and the gossip continued to spread.
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