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KWEL/kwel/

To quell is to put an end to unrest, fear, or disorder, often by force or firm action: quell the foyer noise, quell a panic. Suppress (already in the dictionary) is the close twin; quiet is still not a fire log.

Meaning

To put an end to unrest, fear, or disorder, often by force or firm action (from suppress, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Quell the foyer noise if you must; it is still not a fire log.”
• “Suppress is already in this course. Stamp out is the close twin. Quiet is a vibe. A log is a file. Write the incident; then keep the quiet if the door still holds.”

Good to know

Put down unrest or fear. Close: suppress (already in the dictionary). Quiet ≠ a fire log.

Near in meaning

suppress, stamp out, subdue

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