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Definition of Quell
1. Verb. Suppress or crush completely. "Quench a rebellion"
Exact synonyms: Quench, Squelch
Generic synonyms: Conquer, Curb, Inhibit, Stamp Down, Subdue, Suppress
Derivative terms: Quelling, Squelch, Squelcher, Squelcher
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
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