quelled Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb suppress or crush completely
    squelch; quench; quell.
    • squelch any sign of dissent
    • quench a rebellion
  2. verb overcome or allay
    quell; appease; stay.
    • quell my hunger
  3. adjective satellite subdued or overcome
    quenched; squelched.
    • the quelled rebellion
    • an uprising quenched almost before it started
    • a squelched rumor

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