Definitions

quell

[kwel] / kwɛl /

VERB

defeat, suppress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annihilate conquer crush extinguish overcome put down quench silence stamp out stifle subdue

STRONG

kill overpower stop subjugate vanquish

WEAK

hush up put the lid on shut down sit on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

build up compliment encourage help lose praise release start surrender yield

STRONG

begin

WEAK

aggravate agitate disturb irritate perturb succeed win

VERB

alleviate, calm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allay appease assuage ease mitigate mollify pacify quiet silence soothe

STRONG

check compose deaden dull moderate reduce still

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aggravate agitate annoy incite increase intensify irritate provoke upset worry worsen

STRONG

liberate strengthen

WEAK

disturb perturb succeed win

Example Sentences

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Iranian authorities are trying to quell them by warning students they will face legal consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Feb. 9, as the claims gained traction online, Lifetouch CEO Ken Murphy posted a “Message to Parents” to try to quell concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal

It will likely quell fears that the momentum of the U.S. economy has slowed substantially.

From Barron's

Busch also tried to quell fears about its software business, where revenue of €1.66 billion edged past consensus expectations.

From MarketWatch

Shares of Credo were up 11% in morning trading Tuesday after the preannouncement helped quell fears about the competitiveness of the company’s technology.

From MarketWatch

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