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to quell
01
dämpa, undertrycka
to forcefully stop or crush something
Transitive: to quell an act of opposition
Example
The military was called in to quell the uprising and restore order.
The police used tear gas to quell the protest and disperse the crowd.
The leader took decisive action to quell any opposition within the organization.
02
dämpa, lugna
to reduce or calm fears, doubts, or other negative emotions
Transitive: to quell negative emotions
Example
The leader 's reassuring words helped quell the public's growing anxiety about the economic crisis.
The company issued a statement to quell concerns over the safety of its new product.
The doctor ’s calm demeanor helped quell the patient ’s fears before the surgery.
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