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Quell
see synonyms of quellVerb
suppress or crush completely
Example Sentences:'squelch any sign of dissent''quench a rebellion'
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Quell
see synonyms of quellverb (transitive)
1.
to suppress or beat down (rebellion, disorder, etc); subdue
2.
to overcome or allay
to quell pain
to quell grief
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Quell
see synonyms of quell verb transitive
1.
to crush; subdue; put an end to
2.
to quiet; allay
noun
3. Obsolete
a killing; murder
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Quell
see synonyms of quelltr.v. quelled, quell·ing, quells
1. To put down forcibly; suppress: Police quelled the riot.
2. To pacify; quiet: finally quelled the children's fears.
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