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quell

The correct spelling is quell.

How to pronounce quell

/kwɛl/
noun

IPA: /kwɛl/

Say it like: Kwe-ll

The correct spelling is quell. A subduing. For example: "to quell grief"

Usage Examples

to quell grief

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A subduing.
  2. 2.A source, especially a spring.
  3. 3.An emotion or sensation which rises suddenly.

verb

  1. 1.To subdue, to put down; to silence or force (someone) to submit.
  2. 2.To suppress, to put an end to (something); to extinguish.
  3. 3.To kill.
  4. 4.To be subdued or abated; to diminish.
  5. 5.To die.

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