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| Scrabble UK | (18 Points) | |
| Words With Friends | (23 Points) |
Quell
kwɛl
Quell definitions
verb
quell
quelled
quelling
quells
- put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force
"extra police were called to quell the disturbance"
put an end to stamp out put a stop to end finish get rid of crush put down check crack down on curb nip in the bud thwart frustrate squash quash subdue suppress repress quench extinguish stifle abolish terminate beat overcome defeat rout destroy demolish annihilate wipe out extirpate- subdue or silence (someone)
"Connor quelled him with a look"
- suppress (a feeling)
"she quelled an urge to race up the stairs"