All quell synonyms

verb quell

• suppress — to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.): to suppress the Communist and certain left-leaning parties.
• put down — a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder.
• subdue — to conquer and bring into subjection: Rome subdued Gaul.
• crush — To crush something means to press it very hard so that its shape is destroyed or so that it breaks into pieces.
• quash — to put down or suppress completely; quell; subdue: to quash a rebellion.
• repress — to keep under control, check, or suppress (desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc.).
• control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
• overwhelm — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.
• defeat — If you defeat someone, you win a victory over them in a battle, game, or contest.
• conquer — If one country or group of people conquers another, they take complete control of their land.
• annihilate — To annihilate something means to destroy it completely.
• extinguish — Cause (a fire or light) to cease to burn or shine.
• overcome — to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat: to overcome the enemy.
• quench — to slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.).
• silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
• stamp out — to strike or beat with a forcible, downward thrust of the foot.
• stifle — to quell, crush, or end by force: to stifle a revolt; to stifle free expression.
• kill — to deprive of life in any manner; cause the death of; slay. Synonyms: slaughter, massacre, butcher; hang, electrocute, behead, guillotine, strangle, garrote; assassinate.
• overpower — to overcome, master, or subdue by superior force: to overpower a maniac.
• queer — strange or odd from a conventional viewpoint; unusually different; singular: a queer notion of justice.
• stop — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
• subjugate — to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master.
• vanquish — to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle.
• hush up — to become or be silent or quiet: They hushed as the judge walked in.
• put the lid on — to be the final blow to
• shut down — to put (a door, cover, etc.) in position to close or obstruct.
• sit on — to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; be seated.
• assuage — If you assuage an unpleasant feeling that someone has, you make them feel it less strongly.
• alleviate — If you alleviate pain, suffering, or an unpleasant condition, you make it less intense or severe.
• mollify — to soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; appease.
• mitigate — to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.
• soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
• calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
• disperse — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
• allay — If you allay someone's fears or doubts, you stop them feeling afraid or doubtful.
• appease — If you try to appease someone, you try to stop them from being angry by giving them what they want.
• ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
• pacify — to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm: to pacify an angry man.
• quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
• cheque — A cheque is a printed form on which you write an amount of money and who it is to be paid to. Your bank then pays the money to that person from your account.
• check — Check is also a noun.
• compose — The things that something is composed of are its parts or members. The separate things that compose something are the parts or members that form it.
• deaden — If something deadens a feeling or a sound, it makes it less strong or loud.
• dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
• moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
• reduce — to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc.: to reduce one's weight by 10 pounds.
• still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.