quelled

[kweld]

quelled Definition

• 1. to stop something such as violent behavior or protests from continuing by using force or persuasion
• 2. to calm or reduce strong or unpleasant sensations such as fear, anxiety, or hunger

Using quelled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quelled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The police quelled the riot with tear gas and water cannons.

• Example

  He tried to quell his nerves before the big presentation.

• Example

  A snack can help quell your hunger until dinner time.

• Example

  The company's quick response quelled concerns about the safety of their products.

quelled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quelled

• subdue
• pacify
• calm
• allay
• suppress

Antonyms for quelled

• provoke
• agitate
• incite

Phrases with quelled

• quell one's fears

  to calm or reduce one's feelings of fear or anxiety

  Example

  She tried to quell her fears by taking deep breaths and focusing on positive thoughts.

• quell a rebellion

  to suppress or put an end to a rebellion or uprising

  Example

  The government sent in troops to quell the rebellion and restore order.

• quell a rumor

  to stop or disprove a rumor from spreading

  Example

  The company issued a statement to quell the rumors about layoffs and reassure employees.

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Summary: quelled in Brief

The verb 'quelled' [kweld] means to stop or suppress something such as violent behavior, protests, or rumors by using force or persuasion. It can also mean to calm or reduce strong or unpleasant sensations such as fear, anxiety, or hunger. Examples include 'The police quelled the riot with tear gas and water cannons.' and 'A snack can help quell your hunger until dinner time.'