Quell

Quell (V)

Pronunciation: kwel

Word Meaning:

1. To suppress or put an end to (a rebellion, disorder, or disturbance) forcefully.
2. To calm or reduce the intensity of (an emotion or feeling).

Uses in Sentence:

1. The police were called in to quell the riot that had broken out in the city.
2. She tried to quell her anxiety by taking deep breaths.

Synonyms:

1. Suppress
2. Subdue
3. Quash
4. Crush
5. Squash

Antonyms:

1. Incite
2. Ignite
3. Promote
4. Encourage
5. Stir up

Word Meaning in Hindi: दमन करना (Daman Karna) or शांत करना (Shaant Karna)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. पुलिस को शहर में तड़के हुए दंगे को दमन करने के लिए बुलाया गया था। (The police were called in to quell the riot that had broken out in the city.)
2. वह गहरी साँस लेने के द्वारा अपनी चिंता को शांत करने की कोशिश कर रही थी। (She tried to quell her anxiety by taking deep breaths.)