quelling (Meaning)
quelling (n)
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
quelling (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Quell
Synonyms & Antonyms of quelling
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- overcoming
- extinguishing
- sitting on
- squelching
- quashing
- squashing
- destroying
- stifling
- demolishing
- silencing
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- nuking
- smashing
- putting down
- dowsing
- throttling
- quenching
- clamping down (on)
- slapping down
- obliterating
- cracking down (on)
- dousing
- wasting
- subjugating
- ruining
- decimating
- strangling
- snuffing (out)
- wrecking
- conquering
- wiping out
- dominating
- vanquishing
- annihilating
- putting out
- overwhelming
- overpowering
- smothering
- devastating
- exterminating
Antonyms:
quelling Sentence Examples
- The police presence was essential in quelling the protests before they turned violent.
- Her soothing voice had a calming effect, quickly quelling the fears of those around her.
- The sound of rain tapping against the windows had a quelling effect on the raging storm within him.
- The mayor's address aimed at quelling concerns about the city's budget deficit.
- The teacher's stern warning had the desired effect of quelling the disruptive behavior in the classroom.
- The firefighter's swift actions were instrumental in quelling the blaze before it spread further.
- The leader's decisive response was key in quelling any potential rebellion within the ranks.
- The company issued a statement quelling rumors about impending layoffs.
- The therapist's techniques were effective in quelling her patient's anxiety attacks.
- His steady hand on the helm played a crucial role in quelling the crew's fears during the storm.
FAQs About the word quelling
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authorityof Quell
suppressing, crushing, repressing,subduing, overcoming, extinguishing, sitting on, squelching,quashing, squashing
backing, assisting, supporting,assisting, aiding, abetting, backing, abetting, helping, helping
The police presence was essential in quelling the protests before they turned violent.
Her soothing voice had a calming effect, quickly quelling the fears of those around her.
The sound of rain tapping against the windows had a quelling effect on the raging storm within him.
The mayor's address aimed at quelling concerns about the city's budget deficit.
