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quell

kwɛl

verb

tłumić

ˈtwumʲit͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
dławićgasić
Definition

To stop something, especially by force; to suppress a rebellion or a feeling.

Examples
The police were called in to quell the riot.
Policja została wezwana, aby stłumić zamieszki.
She tried to quell her rising panic.
Próbowała zdławić narastającą panikę.
Synonyms
suppresssubdueput down
Collocations
quell a rebellionquell fearsquell dissent
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