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Quell Definition & Meaning

quell
verb
  1. suppress or crush completely; "squelch any sign of dissent"; "quench a rebellion"
  2. overcome or allay; "quell my hunger"

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Frequently asked questions

What does quell mean?
suppress or crush completely; "squelch any sign of dissent"; "quench a rebellion" overcome or allay; "quell my hunger"
What part of speech is quell?
Quell is a verb.
How many definitions does quell have?
Quell has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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