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English verb: quell | |||
| 1. | quell (change) suppress or crush completely | ||
| Samples | Squelch any sign of dissent. Quench a rebellion. | ||
| Synonyms | quench, squelch | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | conquer, curb, inhibit, stamp down, subdue, suppress | ||
| 2. | quell (consumption) overcome or allay | ||
| Samples | Quell my hunger. | ||
| Synonyms | appease, stay | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fill, fulfil, fulfill, meet, satisfy | ||
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