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quelled Definition and Meaning in English (quelled definition)

verb
Synonyms:suppressedsubduedpacified
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Quelled definition: To suppress or put an end to something, typically a disturbance or rebellion, by force.

Definitions of Quelled

  1. 1verb

    To suppress or put an end to something, typically a disturbance or rebellion, by force.

  2. 2verb

    To calm or pacify a feeling, emotion, or fear.

Example Sentences

formal

“The police quickly quelled the riot.”

casual

“She quelled her fears before stepping onto the stage.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivequell
third person singularquells
present participlequelling
agent nounqueller

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Quelled definition: To suppress or put an end to something, typically a disturbance or rebellion, by force.
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'Quelled' translates to 'quelled' in English. Quelled definition: To suppress or put an end to something, typically a disturbance or rebellion, by force.
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