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quell

verb

suppress or crush completely

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
Q
Ends with
L
Contains
UE
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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verb

  1. suppress or crush completely

    “squelch any sign of dissent”

verb

  1. overcome or allay

    “quell my hunger”

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Example Sentences

squelch any sign of dissent
quench a rebellion
quell my hunger

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