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Meaning of quells
The primary meaning of the word "quells" is to suppress or put an end to something, such as a feeling, a movement, or an uprising.
Etymology of quells
The word "quells" comes from the Old English word "cwellan", which means "to kill" or "to destroy"
The word has evolved over time to include a range of meanings related to suppression, calmness, and overpowering
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, and has been influenced by Old Norse and Middle English
Synonyms
suppress
subdue
restrain
calm
pacify
placate
soothe
alleviate
mitigate
allay
assuage
quiet
still
hush
silence
muzzle
stifle
smother
extinguish
quash
crush
overcome
overpower
conquer
defeat
vanquish
overpower
overwhelm
dampen
moderate
temper
reduce
lessen
diminish
abate
moderates
controls
checks
regulates
Definitions
- To suppress or put an end to something, such as a feeling, a movement, or an uprising
- * To calm or pacify someone or something
- * To overcome or overpower someone or something
Usage Examples
- The police used tear gas to quell the riot
- * The news of the recession quelled the stock market
- * The teacher's calm demeanor quelled the students' anxiety