Quelling: meaning, definitions and examples
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quelling
[ ˈkwɛl.ɪŋ ]
suppressing disturbances
Quelling refers to the act of calming, suppressing, or reducing a situation of unrest or agitation. It often involves taking decisive action to bring peace or order to a chaotic situation. This term can be applied in various contexts, including emotional distress, social unrest, or even in military scenarios. The goal of quelling is to restore stability and eliminate sources of disruption.
Synonyms
calming, quieting, stifling, subduing, suppressing.
Examples of usage
- The police were tasked with quelling the protests in the city.
- She took deep breaths, quelling her anxiety before the presentation.
- The government implemented measures aimed at quelling the economic crisis.
- His soothing words helped to quell the fears of the children.
Translations
Translations of the word "quelling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sossegar
- acalmar
- apaziguar
🇮🇳 शांत करना
🇩🇪 beruhigen
- dämpfen
- niederschlagen
🇮🇩 menenangkan
🇺🇦 заспокоєння
🇵🇱 uspokajanie
🇯🇵 鎮める
🇫🇷 apaiser
- calmer
- réprimer
🇪🇸 calmar
- sofocar
- aplacar
🇹🇷 yatıştırma
🇰🇷 진정시키다
🇸🇦 تهدئة
🇨🇿 uklidnění
🇸🇰 upokojenie
🇨🇳 平息
🇸🇮 pomiritev
🇮🇸 mildna
🇰🇿 тыныштандыру
🇬🇪 შეკავება
🇦🇿 sakitləşdirmək
🇲🇽 calmar
Etymology
The word 'quelling' originates from the Middle English term 'quellen', which means to kill or to put an end to. It can be traced further back to Old English 'cwellan', which shares a similar meaning. This term is rooted in the Proto-Germanic *kwellōną, meaning 'to kill, to bring to an end'. Over the centuries, the meaning of 'quelling' has evolved to encompass not just physical suppression, but also emotional and psychological calming. The modern usage of the word often relates to the control of unrest or disturbances, reflecting its historical grounding in dealing with violence or chaos.