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quelling

UK
/ˈkwɛlɪŋ/
US
/ˈkwɛlɪŋ/

Translations

quellinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkwel.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkwɛl.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that suppresses or subdues.
intimidantSe dit d’un regard, d’une attitude ou d’un ton qui fait taire ou subjugue.
She fixed him with a quelling glance.
Elle lui lança un regard intimidant.
quellingnoun
répressionDans le sens d’« action de réprimer/écraser une révolte ou une opposition ».
The quelling of the rebellion was swift and decisive.
La répression de la rébellion fut rapide et décisive.
quellverb

quelling

Gerund

quelled
Past Simple
quelled
Past Participle
quelling
Gerund
UK
/kwɛl/
US
/kwɛl/
apaiserPour une peur, une angoisse, une inquiétude ou une émotion.
She took deep breaths to quell her anxiety before the presentation.
Elle a pris de profondes inspirations pour apaiser son anxiété avant la présentation.
réprimerSurtout pour une révolte, une émeute ou tout trouble collectif.
The government deployed troops to quell the uprising.
Le gouvernement a déployé des troupes pour réprimer le soulèvement.
Additional translations
tuerSens archaïque.
Synonyms
silence
subdue
suppress
pacify
calm
alleviate
extinguish
mitigate
Antonyms
incite
agitate
provoke

Definitions

quellinggerund / present participle
Causing to suppress, silence, or subdue; intimidating.
She fixed him with a quelling glance.
quellingnoun
The act of suppressing or putting an end to something, typically by force.
The quelling of the rebellion was swift and decisive.
quellverb
To suppress or put an end to something, such as a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force.
The government deployed troops to quell the uprising.
To calm or reduce something, such as fear or worry.
She took deep breaths to quell her anxiety before the presentation.
(Archaic) To kill or destroy.
The warriors swore to quell their enemies without mercy.
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