Quell — synonyms, definition

1. quell (Verb)

abate allay appease assuage bow calm check compel compose conquer console contain crush curb defeat delay detain dumbfound ease entrap • • •

quell (Verb) — Suppress or crush completely. ex. "quell any sign of dissent"

quell (Verb) — Overcome or allay. ex. "quell my hunger"

conquer curb fill fulfil fulfill inhibit meet satisfy stamp down subdue suppress

2. quell (US)

administer a sedative allay appease hush pacify quiet soothe still subdue tranquilize