Finesentence logo

Quell: meaning, definitions and examples

🔇
Add to dictionary

quell

 

[ kwɛl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

emotion

to suppress or extinguish something such as a feeling or rebellion

Synonyms

quash, subdue, suppress

Examples of usage

  • The police used tear gas to quell the protest.
  • She tried to quell her rising anger.
Context #2 | Verb

sound

to quiet or pacify a sound or noise

Synonyms

hush, quiet, silence

Examples of usage

  • He quelled the barking dog by giving it a treat.
  • The teacher quelled the noisy classroom by raising her hand.
Context #3 | Noun

archaic

a wave or billow, especially of water

Synonyms

billow, surge, wave

Examples of usage

  • The ship rode the crest of a mighty quell.

Translations

Translations of the word "quell" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reprimir

🇮🇳 दमन करना

🇩🇪 unterdrücken

🇮🇩 menekan

🇺🇦 придушити

🇵🇱 stłumić

🇯🇵 鎮める (しずめる)

🇫🇷 réprimer

🇪🇸 reprimir

🇹🇷 bastırmak

🇰🇷 진압하다

🇸🇦 قمع

🇨🇿 potlačit

🇸🇰 potlačiť

🇨🇳 镇压 (zhènyā)

🇸🇮 zatirati

🇮🇸 kæfa

🇰🇿 басу

🇬🇪 ჩახშობა

🇦🇿 boğmaq

🇲🇽 reprimir

Etymology

The word 'quell' originated from Old English 'cwellan' meaning 'to kill, murder, execute'. Over time, the meaning shifted towards 'to suppress or extinguish'. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, often in relation to controlling or pacifying disturbances or emotions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,040, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.