Synonyms of quelling

quelling

verb

present participle of quell

1

as in subduing

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force

the National Guard was called in to help quell the late-night disturbances downtown

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subduing
• suppressing
• repressing
• crushing
• quashing
• extinguishing
• silencing
• stifling
• overcoming
• destroying
• squashing
• sitting on
• squelching
• demolishing
• cracking down (on)
• quenching
• clamping down (on)
• slapping down
• conquering
• throttling
• putting down
• strangling
• wrecking
• ruining
• dominating
• dousing
• obliterating
• snuffing (out)
• decimating
• exterminating
• smothering
• annihilating
• wasting
• vanquishing
• smashing
• devastating
• subjugating
• overwhelming
• wiping out
• putting out
• dowsing
• overpowering
• nuking
• desolating
• rubbing out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assisting
• aiding
• helping
• supporting
• abetting
• backing
• stirring
• provoking
• inciting
• promoting
• encouraging
• fomenting
• furthering
• advancing
• whipping (up)
• instigating
• fostering
• cultivating
• propping up
• forwarding
• nurturing
• nourishing

2

as in shushing

to stop the noise or speech of

the principal held up her hand to quell the students so they could hear the urgent announcement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shushing
• quieting
• silencing
• muting
• hushing
• stilling
• settling
• extinguishing
• squelching
• dumbing
• quietening
• shutting up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stirring
• agitating