quell
- IPA[kwel]
美式
- put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force;subdue or silence someone
verb: quell, 3rd person present: quells, gerund or present participle: quelling, past tense: quelled, past participle: quelled
- 釋義
動詞
- 1. put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force extra police were called to quell the disturbance 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ subdue or silence someone Connor quelled him with a look
- ▪ suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one) he spoke up again to quell any panic among the assembled youngsters 同義詞 反義詞
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- IPA[kwɛl]
英式
- put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force: extra police were called to quell the disturbance
Oxford Dictionary