quells (Meaning)
quells
quiet entry 3, to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity, to put down by force, the power of quelling, quiet, pacify, slaughter
Synonyms & Antonyms of quells
Synonyms:
- wrecks
- douses
- devastates
- wipes out
- dominates
- smashes
- quenches
- puts down
- smothers
- throttles
- puts out
- overpowers
- decimates
- slaps down
- desolates
- overwhelms
- strangles
- conquers
- annihilates
- vanquishes
- obliterates
- subjugates
- exterminates
- nukes
- wastes
- dowses
- ruins
- snuffs (out)
- clamps down (on)
Antonyms:
quells Sentence Examples
- The soothing music quells the restlessness within her, bringing her a sense of tranquility.
- The gentle breeze quells the raging flames, preventing them from spreading further.
- The physician's calming words quell the patient's anxiety, instilling hope in their heart.
- The heartfelt apology quells the anger, fostering reconciliation between the estranged.
- The presence of a trusted mentor quells the doubts and uncertainties, providing guidance and support.
- The cool water quells the burning sensation on his sunburnt skin, offering relief.
- The heavy rainfall quells the dust, creating a fresh and invigorating atmosphere.
- The timely intervention of the police quells the riot, restoring order and safety.
- The newfound love quells the loneliness and despair, filling her heart with joy and purpose.
- The soothing massage quells the muscle tension, promoting relaxation and well-being.
FAQs About the word quells
quiet entry 3, to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity, to put down by force, the power of quelling, quiet, pacify, slaughter
subdues,suppresses, represses,crushes, destroys, silences, sits on, quashes, extinguishes, cracks down (on)
assists, abets, backs, stirs, aids, incites, provokes, supports,helps, fosters
The soothing music quells the restlessness within her, bringing her a sense of tranquility.
The gentle breeze quells the raging flames, preventing them from spreading further.
The physician's calming words quell the patient's anxiety, instilling hope in their heart.
The heartfelt apology quells the anger, fostering reconciliation between the estranged.
