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quelled

The correct spelling is quelled.

How to pronounce quelled

verb

Say it like: Kwe-lle-d

The correct spelling is quelled. To subdue, to put down; to silence or force (someone) to submit. For example: "to quell grief"

Usage Examples

to quell grief

Definition

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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