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- 1. put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force: "extra police were called to quell the disturbance" Similar Opposite
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Police in riot gear were called in to quell the disturbances / unrest. This latest setback will have done nothing to quell the growing doubts about the future of the club. The police were called in to quell the riot. He’s been unable to quell his wife’s suspicions.
The meaning of QUELL is to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity. How to use quell in a sentence.
Police in riot gear were called in to quell the disturbances / unrest. This latest setback will have done nothing to quell the growing doubts about the future of the club. The police were called in to quell the riot. He’s been unable to quell his wife’s suspicions. He also vowed to work with parents and the faith-based community to quell crime.
Definition of quell verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. quell something/somebody to stop something such as violent behaviour or protests. Extra police were called in to quell the disturbances. (figurative) She started to giggle, but Bob quelled her with a look.
Define quell. quell synonyms, quell pronunciation, quell translation, English dictionary definition of quell. tr.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....
Meaning to suppress or overcome, quell is what you have to do with nerves before a big test and fears before going skydiving. When it first came into existence, the verb quell actually meant “to murder.”
If you quell an unpleasant feeling such as fear or anger, you stop yourself or other people from having that feeling.
QUELL definition: to stop something that you do not want to happen: . Learn more.
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Definition of quell verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
