quelling

Definitions

The act of putting an end to a disorder or rebellion, typically by the use of force.

The process of subduing or silencing a feeling, such as fear, doubt, or anger.

Examples

The manager focused on quelling the rumors spreading among the staff members.

The government implemented new policies aimed at quelling the civil unrest in the capital.

Synonyms

suppressing crushing subduing stifling quashing pacifying extinguishing

Antonyms

inciting fomenting provoking encouraging instigating abetting aggravating