quelled Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb suppress or crush completely
squelch; quench; quell.
- squelch any sign of dissent
- quench a rebellion
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verb overcome or allay
quell; appease; stay.
- quell my hunger
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adjective satellite subdued or overcome
quenched; squelched.
- the quelled rebellion
- an uprising quenched almost before it started
- a squelched rumor