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Quelled Definition & Meaning

quelled
adjective
  1. subdued or overcome; "the quelled rebellion"; "an uprising quenched almost before it started"; "a squelched rumor"

"Quelled" in song lyrics

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  • "or a SOLDIER dwells to make sure you hope is quelled"
    Random & Lost Perception f/ Devastate, Pennywise — Birth of a God

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Frequently asked questions

What does quelled mean?
subdued or overcome; "the quelled rebellion"; "an uprising quenched almost before it started"; "a squelched rumor"
What part of speech is quelled?
Quelled is an adjective.

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