quell

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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quell

(verb)

Meaning

to suppress or calm something

Example

"The teacher tried to quell the students' excitement before the assembly."

Synonyms

subduecalmdampen

Antonyms

agitateencouragestimulate

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'cwellan', meaning to kill or put to death.
Related word forms
  • verb: quelled
  • noun: quelling

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