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quell Definition and Meaning in English (quell definition)

verb
Synonyms:suppresssubduecrush
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Quell definition: To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force.

Definitions of Quell

  1. 1verb

    To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force.

  2. 2verb

    To suppress or allay a feeling, especially an unpleasant one.

Example Sentences

formal

“The police were called to quell the riot.”

casual

“She tried to quell her rising panic.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensequelled
present participlequelling

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Quell definition: To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force.
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