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Definition quell in British English

quell verb

[transitive] verb
/kwel/
1

to get rid of unpleasant thoughts or feelings, or to prevent them from becoming stronger

Synonyms and related words
replace throw away shed
2

to cause a violent situation to end

Example

Mounted police were called in to quell the riot.

Synonyms and related words
interfere with inhibit disrupt
Definition quell in British English