quell
verb/KWEL/
to put an end to; to suppress
🐂 Teacher Bull ki zubaani (Hinglish)
Quell yaani dabaana ya khatam karna — jaise dange ko dabaana ya darr ko shaant karna.
Meanings & examples
- 1. verb
to put an end to a rebellion or disorder, typically by force; to suppress a feeling
- “Police were called to quell the riot.”
- “She tried to quell her fears before the interview.”
💡 Memory trick
QUELL = QUiet + wELL: make it quiet completely.
Synonyms
suppresssubduecrush
Antonyms
inciteprovoke