Quell Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
quell
verb
quells;
quelled;
quelling
quell
/ˈkwɛl/
verb
quells;
quelled;
quelling
Britannica Dictionary 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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