Quell

v. 1 crush or put down (a rebellion etc.). 2 suppress (fear etc.). [Old English] quench v. 1 satisfy (thirst) by drinking. 2 extinguish (a fire or light). 3 cool, esp. with water. 4 esp. Metallurgy cool (a hot substance) in cold water etc. 5 stifle or suppress (desire etc.). [Old English] quern n. handmill for grinding corn. [Old English]