 quell |
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| 1. | [ verb ] suppress or crush completely | |
| Synonyms: | squelch quench | |
| Examples: | "squelch any sign of dissent" "quench a rebellion" |
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| Related terms: | suppress suppression squelch | |
| 2. | [ verb ] overcome or allay | |
| Synonyms: | appease stay | |
| Examples: | "quell my hunger" |
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| Related terms: | meet | |
| Similar spelling: |
quill quale quail Quayle Qualey |
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