Definition of quell
queller
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Examples of quell in a Sentence
the National Guard was called in to help quell the late-night disturbances downtown
the principal held up her hand to quell the students so they could hear the urgent announcement
Origin and Etymology of quell
Middle English, to kill, quell, from Old English cwellan to kill; akin to Old High German quellen to torture, kill, quāla torment, Lithuanian gelti to hurt
Origin and Etymology of quell
Middle English, from quellen to kill
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playDefinition of quell for English Language Learners
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: to end or stop (something) usually by using force
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: to calm or reduce (something, such as fear or worry)
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