quell
verbHow many syllables in quell?
There is 1 syllable in the word quell.How to pronounce quell:
Definition of quell:
- quell (verb):
- suppress or crush completely.
- to suppress (rebellion or unrest)
- to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
Synonyms for quell:
conquer
crack down (on)
crush
defeat
destroy
extinguish
inhibit
overcome
overpower
put down
quash
quench
repress
silence
sit on
squash
squelch
stamp down
stamp out
stifle
subdue
suppress
vanquish
Antonyms for quell:
accomplish
achieve
aggravate
agitate
allow
animate
arouse
bear
beget
begin
breed
bring
bring about
bring in
bring on
build
build up
catalyse
catalyze
cause
compass
compliment
create
cultivate
disturb
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