quell
1. [ verb ] suppress or crush completely
Synonyms: squelch quench
Examples:

"squelch any sign of dissent" "quench a rebellion"

Related terms: suppress suppression squelch
2. [ verb ] overcome or allay
Synonyms: appease stay
Examples:

"quell my hunger"

Related terms: meet
Similar spelling:   quill
  quale
  quail
  Quayle
  Qualey