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quelling

ADJECTIVE

suppressive

Synonyms

WEAK

censoring covering up curbing holding back muffling repressing repressive silencing stifling subduing withholding

NOUN

appeasement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conciliation easing moderation

STRONG

abatement accommodation adjustment alleviation amends assuagement compromise concession grant lessening mitigation mollification placation propitiation quenching reconciliation reparation restoration settlement softening solace

WEAK

acceding blunting lulling peace offering quieting soothing tranquilization

Antonyms

STRONG

difference disagreement

WEAK

aggravation annoyance irritation provocation resistance

NOUN

repression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

suppression

STRONG

check constraint control inhibition restraint

WEAK

smothering

Antonyms

STRONG

aid allowance assistance freedom help liberation permission

WEAK

liberty

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But instead of quelling the speculation, the video fueled a new wave of unfounded theories.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The shift away from equating AI agents with human workers has less to do with quelling human anxiety over layoffs and job replacement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Khmara's appointment has gone some way in quelling fears about the SBU's future effectiveness.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Vaccines have been effective in China and Vietnam and Egypt for quelling outbreaks.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2025

‘I’m about to tell you,’ she’d said with a quelling look.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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