quelling

[US]/ˈkwɛlɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈkwɛlɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.calm; composed
n.the act of suppressing
v.to suppress or put an end to something, often by force; to calm or alleviate

Phrases & Collocations

quelling unrest

quelling fears

quelling dissent

quelling anger

quelling rumors

quelling violence

quelling chaos

quelling protests

quelling anxiety

quelling tensions

Example Sentences

the government focused on quelling the protests in the city.

her soothing voice was effective in quelling the child's fears.

the police were tasked with quelling the violence during the event.

quelling rumors is essential for maintaining a positive image.

the manager's intervention was crucial in quelling the team's disputes.

quelling dissent within the organization can lead to a toxic culture.

he took deep breaths, quelling his anxiety before the presentation.

quelling the fears of investors is vital for a stable economy.

effective communication is key to quelling misunderstandings.

the teacher's calm demeanor helped in quelling the students' restlessness.

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