The meaning of QUELL is to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity. How to use quell in a sentence.

QUELL definition: 1. to stop something, especially by using force: 2. to stop something, especially by using force…. Learn more.

QUELL definition: to suppress; put an end to; extinguish. See examples of quell used in a sentence.

To quell opposition or violent behaviour means to stop it. Troops eventually quelled the unrest. [VERB noun]

Dec 2, 2025 · quell (third-person singular simple present quells, present participle quelling, simple past and past participle quelled) The nation obeyed the call, rallied round the sovereign, and enabled him …

1. to suppress; subdue; crush: to quell an uprising. 2. to quiet; allay: to quell a child's fear of thunder.

Definition of quell verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. quell something/somebody to stop something such as violent behaviour or protests. Extra police were called in to quell the …

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 quell (kwel), v.t. to suppress; put an end to; extinguish: The troops quelled the rebellion quickly. to vanquish; subdue. to …

QUELL meaning: 1 : to end or stop (something) usually by using force; 2 : to calm or reduce (something, such as fear or worry)

• The police have to march in to quell the riots; when the police fail, the army. • Extra police were called to quell the disturbance when, without provocation, Williamson punched Mr Coulthard.