June 16, 2026
quell
/kwɛl/verb
To put an end to, typically by force; to subdue.
Example sentence
- “The captain's calm words quelled the panic.”
Related words
querulousComplaining in a petulant or whining manner.quarrelsomeArgumentative; fond of or prone to quarreling.quiltA bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.quarantineA period, instance, or state of isolation from the general public or from native livestock and flora enacted to prevent the spread of any contagious disease.