quell

verb

To suppress a disturbance or bring a strong feeling under control.

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Instructions for a Rebellion · paragraph 3

To suppress a disturbance or bring a strong feeling under control.

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subdue

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See quell in use

The chair paused the broadcast to quell the shouting in the gallery.

Dictionary practice example.

To quell the rumor, the painter's sister arrived with the dated sketch.

From Saving the painted screen.

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