What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
quelling
Example
The police were successful in quelling the riot before it got out of hand. [quelling: verb]
Example
She tried quelling her nerves by taking deep breaths before the presentation. [quelling: present participle]
extinguish
Example
The firefighters worked hard to extinguish the fire before it spread to nearby buildings. [extinguish: verb]
Example
The company had to extinguish the rumors about layoffs to prevent panic among employees. [extinguish: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Extinguish is more commonly used than quelling in everyday language, especially in physical or tangible contexts. Quelling is less common and is often used in formal or literary contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between quelling and extinguish?
Quelling is typically associated with a formal or literary tone, while extinguish is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
