quell meaning

UK /kwɛl/ US /kwɛl/ 1 syllable

quell (verb): suppress or crush completely.

quell has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

quell as a verb

  1. suppress or crush completely
    • squelch any sign of dissent
    • quench a rebellion

    Synonyms: squelch, quench

    Type of: suppress

    Related forms: quelling

  2. overcome or allay
    • quell my hunger

    Synonyms: stay, appease

    Type of: fit

How to pronounce quell

quell is pronounced /kwɛl/ in British English and /kwɛl/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with quell

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with QU · words ending in LL · 5-letter words

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