What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disanimate
Example
The lack of water disanimated the plants, causing them to wilt. [disanimate: verb]
Example
The boring lecture disanimated the audience, putting them to sleep. [disanimated: past participle]
quell
Example
The police were able to quell the riot before it got out of hand. [quell: verb]
Example
She tried to quell her nerves before the big presentation. [quell: present tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Quell is more commonly used than disanimate in everyday language. Quell is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while disanimate is less common and more technical, typically used in scientific or academic settings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disanimate and quell?
Both disanimate and quell are formal words, but disanimate is more technical and less commonly used in everyday language, while quell is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
