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to quell
01
to forcefully stop or crush something
Transitive: to quell an act of opposition
Examples
The military was called in to quell the uprising and restore order.
02
to reduce or calm fears, doubts, or other negative emotions
Transitive: to quell negative emotions
Examples
The leader 's reassuring words helped quell the public's growing anxiety about the economic crisis.
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