Synonyms: squelch, quell, quench
Definition: suppress or crush completely
Usage: squelch any sign of dissent; quench a rebellion
Similar words: inhibit, curb, conquer, stamp down, subdue, suppress
Definition: to put down by force or authority
Usage: suppress a nascent uprising; stamp down on littering; conquer one's desires
Synonyms: quell, appease, stay
Definition: overcome or allay
Usage: quell my hunger