Synonyms of quelled

quelled

verb

past tense of quell

1

as in suppressed

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force

the National Guard was called in to help quell the late-night disturbances downtown

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suppressed
• subdued
• crushed
• repressed
• quashed
• silenced
• extinguished
• stifled
• destroyed
• squashed
• overcame
• squelched
• sat on
• demolished
• quenched
• slapped down
• throttled
• snuffed (out)
• clamped down (on)
• cracked down (on)
• put down
• conquered
• obliterated
• dominated
• doused
• smothered
• strangled
• ruined
• decimated
• wrecked
• vanquished
• overwhelmed
• annihilated
• exterminated
• dowsed
• smashed
• put out
• wasted
• subjugated
• wiped out
• devastated
• overpowered
• desolated
• nuked
• rubbed out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helped
• aided
• supported
• assisted
• backed
• stirred
• provoked
• instigated
• abetted
• encouraged
• incited
• propped up
• whipped (up)
• forwarded
• promoted
• cultivated
• fostered
• fomented
• furthered
• advanced
• nurtured
• nourished

2

as in shushed

to stop the noise or speech of

the principal held up her hand to quell the students so they could hear the urgent announcement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shushed
• quieted
• silenced
• stilled
• muted
• hushed
• settled
• extinguished
• squelched
• quietened
• shut up
• dumbed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stirred
• agitated