| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| breaking | Put an end to (a silence) by speaking or making contact |
| breaks | Put an end to (a silence) by speaking or making contact |
| breaking | Put an end to (a tie in a game) by making a score |
| breaks | Put an end to (a tie in a game) by making a score |
| quelling | Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force |
| lifting | put an end to (a blockade or siege) by withdrawing or causing the withdrawal of investing forces |
