quell

1. V-T To quell opposition or violent behaviour means to stop it. 镇压

Troops eventually quelled the unrest. 部队最终镇压了动乱。

2. V-T If you quell an unpleasant feeling such as fear or anger, you stop yourself or other people from having that feeling. 消除 (恐惧、愤怒等)

The government is trying to quell fears of a looming oil crisis. 该政府正努力消除日益临近的石油危机而带来的恐惧。