quell

verb
UK: /kwel/
US: /kwel/

  1. To stop or reduce something that you don't want, like a feeling or noise.

    1. The soldiers quelled the riot quickly and efficiently.
    2. The government tried to quell public fears about the new policy with assurances.

  2. To suppress or subdue; to put an end to something by force.

    1. Police used tear gas to quell the disturbance.
    2. The dictator quelled the rebellion with swift and brutal force, silencing all dissent.

Synonyms

suppress subdue extinguish pacify calm silence
quell adjective

  1. Serving to calm or pacify.

    1. The music had a quell effect.
    2. Her quiet words had a quell effect on his anger, softening his harsh mood.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "quell" in English means: To stop or reduce something that you don't want, like a feeling or noise., To suppress or subdue; to put an end to something by force..

The phonetic transcription of "quell" is /kwel/ in British English and /kwel/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "quell": suppress, subdue, extinguish, pacify, calm, silence.

Example usage of "quell": "The soldiers quelled the riot quickly and efficiently.". More examples on the page.