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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.
The police used tear gas to quell the protest and disperse the crowd.
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.
The company issued a statement to quell concerns over the safety of its new product.
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