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- Dictionaryquell/kwɛl/
verb
- 1. put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force: "extra police were called to quell the disturbance" Similar Opposite
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Quell means to stop something, especially by using force, or to calm doubts, fears, etc. See how to use quell in sentences and learn its pronunciation and translations in different languages.
- English (US)
to completely stop or end something: The police were called...
- Znaczenie Quell, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
QUELL definicja: 1. to stop something, especially by using...
- Quell: Indonesian Translation
quell translate: membasmi, meredakan. Learn more in the...
- Quell: Malay Translation
quell translate: mematahkan, menghilangkan. Learn more in...
- Traditional
QUELL translate: (尤其指透過武力)制止,平息;鎮壓. Learn more in the...
- Simplified
QUELL translate: (尤指通过武力)制止,平息;镇压. Learn more in the...
- Queensland
Queensland definition: 1. a state in the northeast of...
- Quell Spanish Translation
QUELL translate: reprimir, sofocar, calmar; desechas. Learn...
- English (US)
Quell is a verb that means to kill, silence, or subdue something or someone. It can also be a noun that means slaughter or the power of quelling. See synonyms, examples, and word history of quell.
Quell means to stop or end something, especially by using force. Learn how to use quell in a sentence, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.
Quell is a formal verb that means to stop something such as violent behaviour or protests, or to stop or reduce strong or unpleasant feelings. Learn how to use quell in sentences, see its pronunciation and find synonyms.
Quell means to suppress, put an end to, or extinguish something, such as a rebellion, a disorder, or an emotion. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Dictionary.com.
Meaning to suppress or overcome, quell is what you have to do with nerves before a big test and fears before going skydiving. When it first came into existence, the verb quell actually meant “to murder.”.
Quell means to put down forcibly or to pacify. It comes from Old English cwellan, meaning to kill or to torment. See synonyms, translations and usage examples of quell.