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as in suppressed
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
the National Guard was called in to help quell the late-night disturbances downtown
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as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of
the principal held up her hand to quell the students so they could hear the urgent announcement
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Recent Examples of quelled
From there, though, the Magic closed within 90-80 late in the third period with a 12-0 run that was quelled by a Pelle Larsson three-point play.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
But the speculation in space, nuclear, mobility, and quantum names must be quelled to get a real ending to this.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
These revelations have quelled any speculation that Paul might have been involved in providing information against Combs as part of a plea arrangement.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The 49ers then drove to the Rams’ 34-yard line, but Williams’ interception in the end zone quelled the threat.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The slump quelled Golden State’s momentum, though Curry drilled a step-back, buzzer-beating 3 to end the quarter on a high note.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
No family bickering is quelled faster than a movie night.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
My head pain was quelled thanks to the drugs, but now my neck and back began to flare up, the previous day’s slouching and craning setting in.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 3 Nov. 2024
Once again, the danger had been quelled.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
But the speculation in space, nuclear, mobility, and quantum names must be quelled to get a real ending to this.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
These revelations have quelled any speculation that Paul might have been involved in providing information against Combs as part of a plea arrangement.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The 49ers then drove to the Rams’ 34-yard line, but Williams’ interception in the end zone quelled the threat.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The slump quelled Golden State’s momentum, though Curry drilled a step-back, buzzer-beating 3 to end the quarter on a high note.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
No family bickering is quelled faster than a movie night.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
My head pain was quelled thanks to the drugs, but now my neck and back began to flare up, the previous day’s slouching and craning setting in.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 3 Nov. 2024
Once again, the danger had been quelled.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quelled
Verb
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Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Officers subdued her, handcuffed her and called fire rescue.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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The ceremony, traditionally celebratory, was subdued as protesters gathered outside the Capitol in San Juan.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His performances were muted as team captain.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The special teams impact was fairly muted, with Järnkrok ranking fourth among forwards in PK ice time while Bunting was fifth in PP minutes.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When first responders arrived on the scene, both the plane and a vehicle were already fully engulfed in flames, which have since been extinguished, TMZ reported.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Police who responded to the home on a welfare call smelled smoke and called for firefighters, who extinguished a blaze at the residence.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Eklund’s goal just moments later was a dramatic response, but the score wasn’t settled there.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The couple returned to the states in 1952, settled in Dayton and had two children.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Quelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quelled. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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