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quell
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
quell
(verb)
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quell
/
ˈ
kwɛl/
verb
quells
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quelled
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quelling
quell
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ˈ
kwɛl/
verb
quells
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quelled
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quelling
Learner's definition of QUELL
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1
:
to end or stop (something) usually by using force
Police
quelled
[=
quashed
] the riot.
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2
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to calm or reduce (something, such as fear or worry)
The president's remarks
quelled
[=
eased
] employees' fears.
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