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QUELL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Suppress or crush completely

Example:

quench a rebellion

Synonyms:

quell; quench; squelch

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "quell" is one way to...):

conquer; stamp down; subdue; suppress (bring under control by force or authority)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

quelling (forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Overcome or allay

Example:

quell my hunger

Synonyms:

appease; quell; stay

Classified under:

Verbs of eating and drinking

Hypernyms (to "quell" is one way to...):

conform to; fill; fit; fulfil; fulfill; meet; satisfy (fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction)

Sentence frames:

Something ----s
Something ----s somebody

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