quelled (Meaning)
quelled (s)
subdued or overcome
quelled (imp. & p. p.)
of Quell
Synonyms & Antonyms of quelled
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- quenched
- ruined
- obliterated
- exterminated
- conquered
- wasted
- vanquished
- throttled
- overpowered
- strangled
- doused
- annihilated
- decimated
- put down
- wrecked
- smashed
- put out
- devastated
- dominated
- slapped down
- clamped down (on)
- subjugated
- dowsed
- snuffed (out)
- overwhelmed
- wiped out
- smothered
- cracked down (on)
Antonyms:
quelled Sentence Examples
- The police quelled the disturbance swiftly, restoring peace to the neighborhood.
- After a brief scuffle, order was quelled and the crowd dispersed.
- Her soothing words quelled the anxiety of those waiting for news of their loved ones.
- The sudden downpour quelled the raging flames, allowing firefighters to gain control of the blaze.
- The announcement of increased security measures quelled fears of further attacks.
- The principal's firm response quelled any further disruptions in the classroom.
- His confident demeanor quelled any doubts the team had about their ability to win.
- The presence of armed guards effectively quelled any attempts at rebellion.
- A stern warning from the teacher quelled the students' tendency to chatter during class.
- The mayor's speech quelled concerns about the city's financial stability, reassuring residents of its prosperous future.
FAQs About the word quelled
subdued or overcomeof Quell
suppressed, crushed, silenced, extinguished, quashed, repressed, subdued, overcame, sat on, demolished
aided, backed, backed, assisted,helped, stirred, supported, provoked, provoked, assisted
The police quelled the disturbance swiftly, restoring peace to the neighborhood.
After a brief scuffle, order was quelled and the crowd dispersed.
Her soothing words quelled the anxiety of those waiting for news of their loved ones.
The sudden downpour quelled the raging flames, allowing firefighters to gain control of the blaze.
