quelled

UK
/kwɛld/
US
/kwɛld/

Translations

quellverb

quelled

Past Simple

quelled
Past Simple
quelled
Past Participle
quelling
Gerund
UK
/kwɛl/
US
/kwɛl/
réprimerSurtout pour une révolte, une émeute ou tout trouble collectif.
The government deployed troops to quell the uprising.
Le gouvernement a déployé des troupes pour réprimer le soulèvement.
apaiserPour une peur, une angoisse, une inquiétude ou une émotion.
She took deep breaths to quell her anxiety before the presentation.
Elle a pris de profondes inspirations pour apaiser son anxiété avant la présentation.
Additional translations
tuerSens archaïque.

Definitions

quellverb
To suppress or put an end to something, such as a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force.
The government deployed troops to quell the uprising.
To calm or reduce something, such as fear or worry.
She took deep breaths to quell her anxiety before the presentation.
(Archaic) To kill or destroy.
The warriors swore to quell their enemies without mercy.