Quell
Verbदबाना, शांत करना
Definition
To suppress or extinguish a feeling or disturbance; to put an end to a rebellion or disorder.
Contextual Sentence: "The police used tear gas to quell the violent protests erupting in the city."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Rhymes with 'tell' – think of telling a noisy crowd to 'quell' their disturbance.
Synonyms
suppress
crush
pacify
allay
Antonyms
incite
provoke
stir
inflame