suppress by force; quell
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to suppress by force; to quell; to subdue by military force
formalTypically used in political, military, or historical contexts regarding the suppression of uprisings, riots, or rebellions. Often implies official or state-sanctioned use of force.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
pài派
chū出
jūn军
duì队
tán弹
yā压
pàn叛
luàn乱
。
The government dispatched troops to suppress the rebellion.
Jǐng警
chá察
bèi被
zhào召
lái来
tán弹
yā压
kàng抗
yì议
rén人
qún群
。
Police were called in to quell the protesters.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
bào暴
luàn乱
bì必
xū须
yòng用
wǔ武
lì力
tán弹
yā压
。
This kind of riot must be suppressed by force.