quell (Meaning)
quell (v)
suppress or crush completely
overcome or allay
quell (v. i.)
To die.
To be subdued or abated; to yield; to abate.
quell (v. t.)
To take the life of; to kill.
To overpower; to subdue; to put down.
To quiet; to allay; to pacify; to cause to yield or cease; as, to quell grief; to quell the tumult of the soul.
quell (n.)
Murder.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quell
quell Sentence Examples
- The police took swift action to quell the riots that had erupted in the city center.
- She tried to quell her nerves before the big presentation by taking deep breaths.
- His calming presence helped to quell the anxiety of those around him during the crisis.
- The principal addressed the students to quell any rumors about the upcoming changes to the school schedule.
- The government deployed troops to quell the rebellion in the region.
- A warm cup of tea can often help to quell feelings of unease or discomfort.
- The firefighter worked tirelessly to quell the flames engulfing the building.
- The coach gave a motivational speech to quell any doubts the team had about their abilities.
- His quick thinking helped to quell the panic when the alarm sounded.
- The leader's decisive actions helped to quell dissent within the group.
FAQs About the word quell
suppress or crush completely, overcome or allayTo die., To be subdued or abated; to yield; to abate., To take the life of; to kill., To overpower; to subdue; to
crush,subdue, repress, quash, suppress, squash, extinguish,stifle, sit on, squelch
support, help, aid, support, assist, aid,help, assist, foment, incite
The police took swift action to quell the riots that had erupted in the city center.
She tried to quell her nerves before the big presentation by taking deep breaths.
His calming presence helped to quell the anxiety of those around him during the crisis.
The principal addressed the students to quell any rumors about the upcoming changes to the school schedule.
