quell

/kwel/
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quell

A mother quells her child's fear with a gentle hug.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To suppress or crush completely; to put an end to, typically by force: "quell" often refers to forcefully ending something, such as a rebellion, protest, or disturbance.
    • To overcome, allay, or quiet something internal: "quell" can also mean to pacify, calm, or subdue a feeling, emotion, or sensation within oneself or others.
Usage and Examples
  • Verb (Suppress/Crush):
    • The government sent troops to quell the violent uprising.
    • The police managed to quell the riot before it spread.
  • Verb (Overcome/Allay):
    • She took a deep breath to quell her rising anxiety.
    • Nothing could quell his thirst for adventure.
Advanced Usage
  • "to quell dissent": to suppress or silence opposing opinions or resistance.
    • The new laws were designed to quell dissent among the population.
  • "to quell fears/rumors": to calm or put an end to widespread fears or unverified stories.
    • The CEO held a press conference to quell rumors about the company's financial health.
Variants and Related Words
  • Queller (noun, rare): one who or that which quells.
    • He was seen as a queller of unrest.
  • Quelling (noun/gerund): the act of suppressing or calming.
    • The quelling of the rebellion took several days.
Synonyms
  • Suppress: to put down by force or authority.
  • Subdue: to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
  • Quench: to extinguish or suppress (often used for feelings or rebellions).
  • Squelch: to crush or silence completely.
Antonyms
  • Incite: to encourage or stir up (unrest or feeling).
  • Provoke: to stimulate or give rise to (a reaction, typically a strong one).
  • Foment: to instigate or stir up (trouble or rebellion).
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "to quell the storm": (figurative) to calm a turbulent or chaotic situation.
    • The mediator's compromise helped to quell the storm of disagreement.
  • "to quell one's nerves": to calm one's anxiety or nervousness.
    • He had a cup of tea to quell his nerves before the big presentation.
quell

A mother quells her child's fear with a gentle hug.

Verb
  1. overcome or allay
    • quell my hunger
  2. suppress or crush completely
    • squelch any sign of dissent
    • quench a rebellion

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