Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quell
verb
/kwel/
Definition
To suppress or put an end to something, often by force.
Examples
- The police were called to quell the disturbance in the crowd.
- She tried to quell her excitement before the big reveal.
- The government took action to quell the protests.
Meaning
Quell means to calm down or decrease something, like a feeling or a situation, especially if it is intense or chaotic.
Synonyms
- suppress
- subdue
- calm
- pacify
- extinguish
