Synonyms of quelling

Noun

1. suppression, crushing, quelling, stifling, prevention, bar

usage: forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority; "the suppression of heresy"; "the quelling of the rebellion"; "the stifling of all dissent"

Verb

1. squelch, quell, quench, suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb

usage: suppress or crush completely; "squelch any sign of dissent"; "quench a rebellion"

2. quell, stay, appease, meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil

usage: overcome or allay; "quell my hunger"