In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
It is often easier to start a riot than to ……… it.
- complete
- suppress
- quench
-
quell
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
Quell; put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.