Word meaning
quell
verb · KWEL
What does quell mean?
Quell means to put an end to, typically by force; to calm or suppress a feeling.
Quell in a sentence
“She quelled her nerves with a few deep breaths.”
Synonyms for quell
- suppress
- subdue
- calm
How to remember quell
- Say it out loud a few times: KWEL.
- Write one sentence of your own using quell, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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