queller
One who subdues
A queller is one who quells—who suppresses, subdues, or puts an end to something.
The word appears most often in literary or historical contexts: a queller of rebellions, a queller of fears.
It suggests someone who brings calm or order by force or authority.
Free from agitation
- sootheGently ease discomfort
- pacifyTo calm agitation
- tranquilizeInduce calm chemically
- placateLessen someone's anger
mollify · appease · serenity · peacefulness · stillness · composure · equanimity · quietude
Bring under control
- overpowerDefeat by superior force
- vanquishDefeat thoroughly in conflict
- conquerOvercome by force
- crushCompress with force
defeat · master · dominate · subjugate · overcome · suppress · put down · stamp out
Conflict resolution agent
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
- arbitratorOne who resolves disputes
- conciliatorOne who restores harmony
- diplomatOfficial foreign representative
negotiator · intermediary · facilitator · moderator · reconciler · resolver · settler · defuser
Limit freedom of movement
bridle · rein in · hold back · contain · control · inhibit · restrict · bind
Power to enforce obedience
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- enforcerOne who ensures compliance
- marshalArrange in proper order
- constableLow-ranking peace officer
regulator · overseer · guardian · warden · controller · taskmaster · disciplinarian · strict
calm
Free from agitation
- sootheGently ease discomfort
- pacifyTo calm agitation
- tranquilizeInduce calm chemically
placate · mollify · appease · serenity · peacefulness · stillness · composure · equanimity · quietude · lull
subdue
Bring under control
crush · defeat · master · dominate · subjugate · overcome · suppress · put down · stamp out · squash
peacemaker
Conflict resolution agent
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
- arbitratorOne who resolves disputes
- conciliatorOne who restores harmony
diplomat · negotiator · intermediary · facilitator · moderator · reconciler · resolver · settler · defuser · harmonizer
restrain
Limit freedom of movement
limit · bridle · rein in · hold back · contain · control · inhibit · restrict · bind · confine
authority
Power to enforce obedience
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- enforcerOne who ensures compliance
- marshalArrange in proper order
constable · regulator · overseer · guardian · warden · controller · taskmaster · disciplinarian · strict · firm
suppress
Forcibly put an end to
smother · extinguish · quench · silence · repress · curtail · neutralize · block · retard · deter
quellerinstigator
One who provokes action
inciter · agitator · fomenter · provocateur · rabble-rouser