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quell

verb

/kwɛl/

Meaning

To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.

The police were called to quell the violent protest.

suppress, subdue, crush, overcome

encourage, incite

quell unrest, quell protest, quell fears

to intoxicate; to make someone drunk

to reveal or uncover something hidden

to require something; to be in want of

To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.

to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception

To give someone or something new energy and vitality.