quells; quelled; quelling
1
: to end or stop (something) usually by using force
Police quelled [=quashed] the riot.
2
: to calm or reduce (something, such as fear or worry)
The president's remarks quelled [=eased] employees' fears.
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“Quell.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/quell. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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