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1 Translation result for
quell
in Spanish
verb
quell
verb
quelled, has quelled, is quelling, quells
aplastar, sofocar
Example sentences of
quell
verb
•
The National Guard was called in to help
quell
the late-night disturbances downtown.
•
The principal held up her hand to
quell
the students so they could hear the announcement.
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Synonyms of
quell
verb
crush
,
extinguish
,
suppress
,
quash
,
put down
Detailed synonyms for
quell
verb
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Reverse translation for
quell
aplastar
- to crush, to squash
sofocar
- to suffocate, to smother, to extinguish, to put out (a fire), to crush, to put down
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