quell Definition

quell
verb quelled, quelling

1a. To crush or subdue (riots, disturbances or opposition, etc);

Thesaurus: subdue, crush, quash, extinguish, defeat, suppress, vanquish.
1b. To force (rebels or rioters, etc) to give in.
2. To suppress, overcome, alleviate or put an end to (sickness, unwanted feelings, etc).

Thesaurus: allay, mollify, pacify, assuage, calm, alleviate, soothe.

Derivative: queller
noun

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon cwellan to kill.