June 16, 2026
quell
/kwɛl/verb
To stop or calm something, often by using force or authority.
Example sentences
- “A cup of tea and a chat helped quell her nerves before the interview.”
- “The coach's calm words quelled the panic in the locker room.”
A headline favorite whose objects are usually uprisings or fears: 'troops quell riot', 'statement quells rumors'.