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Definition of Quell
1. Verb. Suppress or crush completely. "Quench a rebellion"
Generic synonyms: Conquer, Curb, Inhibit, Stamp Down, Subdue, Suppress
Derivative terms: Quelling, Squelch, Squelcher, Squelcher
2. Verb. Overcome or allay. "Quell my hunger"
Definition of Quell
1. v. i. To die.
2. v. t. To take the life of; to kill.
3. n. Murder.
Definition of Quell
1. Verb. (obsolete transitive) To kill. (defdate 9th-19th c.) ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To subdue, to put down; to silence or force (someone) to submit. (defdate from 10th c.) ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To suppress, to put an end to (something); to extinguish. (defdate from 14th c.) ¹
4. Verb. (obsolete intransitive) To be subdued or abated; to diminish. (defdate 16th-17th c.) ¹
5. Noun. A spring or fountain. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Quell
1. to suppress [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: suppress
Lexicographical Neighbors of Quell
Literary usage of Quell
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1885)
"Her example was enough to quell resistance ; and the prince's own tact, forbearance,
and superior grasp of mind were not long in removing every obstacle to ..."
2. Dictionary of National Biography by Leslie Stephen (1885)
"Her example was enough to quell resistance; and the prince's own tact, forbearance,
and superior grasp of mind were not long in removing every obstacle to ..."
3. The Complete Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott by Walter Scott (1900)
"... And he that can quell the powerful spell Shall o'er broad Scotland reign.'
He led him through an iron door And up a winding stair, And in wild amaze did ..."
4. The Poetical Works of John Dryden by John Dryden (1909)
"... spirit should rebel, Our sex, with ease, can every rising quell. Then, as you
hope we should your failings hide, An honest jury for our play provide. ..."
5. The Literary History of the American Revolution, 1763-1783 by Moses Coit Tyler (1897)
"... June, 1768—British troops summoned from Halifax to quell American
resistance—Dickinson's " Liberty Song," in response to these proceedings, July, 1768. ..."
6. Collections by Minisink Valley Historical Society, Connecticut Historical Society (1882)
"hurst of Aug* 3, says, the Kingdom is in perfect peace ; all the Tumults quell'd.1 8r
5th I give Col. Winthrop 40s as a Gratuity for his influence in ..."
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