1. to stop or suppress something, especially violence, disorder, or strong emotions
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘quell’

Examples

• The police chief quells riots with careful negotiation.
• She quells her anxiety by taking deep breaths.
• The teacher quells classroom disruptions quickly.
• Rain quells the forest fire’s spread.
• His calm voice quells the crowd’s anger.
• The medicine quells her stomach pain.