stable; calm; suppress; quell
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
stable and calm; peaceful; tranquil
Describes a state of stability in situations, emotions, or political environments. Often used to indicate that turmoil has ended and order has been restored.
The situation has finally stabilized.
His emotions gradually calmed down.
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After the reforms, the market returned to a stable state.
verb
to stabilize; to calm down; to pacify
Causative use indicating the action of bringing something into a stable state. Can be used with emotions, situations, or populations.
He took a few deep breaths, trying to calm his emotions.
The government sent representatives to stabilize the situation.
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Drinking a cup of hot tea can help calm the mind.
verb
to suppress; to quell (rebellion, riot)
formalMilitary or political context referring to the use of force or authority to put down uprisings, revolts, or riots. More forceful than the general 'pacify' sense.
The general led the army to quell the rebellion.
The police quickly took action to suppress the riot.
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The imperial court spent ten years to finally put down this civil strife.