quells
The word “quells” has 1 syllable: quells
It's pronounced as /kwɛlz/
What is synonym and antonym for quells?
In the thesaurus, “quells” has 51 synonyms and 22 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quells along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quells
- annihilates
- conquers
- crushes
- decimates
- demolishes
- desolates
- destroys
- devastates
- dominates
- douses
- dowses
- dumbs
- exterminates
- extinguishes
- hushes
- mutes
- nukes
- obliterates
- overcomes
- overpowers
- overwhelms
- puts down
- puts out
- quashes
- quenches
- quietens
- quiets
- represses
- rubs out
- ruins
- settles
- shushes
- shuts up
- silences
- sits on
- slaps down
- smashes
- smothers
- squashes
- squelches
- stifles
- stills
- strangles
- subdues
- subjugates
- suppresses
- throttles
- vanquishes
- wastes
- wipes out
- wrecks
Antonyms for quells
- abets
- advances
- agitates
- aids
- assists
- backs
- cultivates
- encourages
- foments
- forwards
- fosters
- furthers
- helps
- incites
- instigates
- nourishes
- nurtures
- promotes
- props up
- provokes
- stirs
- supports
Meanings of quells
- noun
- A subduing.
- A source, especially a spring.
- An emotion or sensation which rises suddenly.
- verb
- To subdue, to put down; to silence or force (someone) to submit.
- To suppress, to put an end to (something); to extinguish.
- To kill.
- To be subdued or abated; to diminish.
- To die.
Example Sentences
- His reassuring presence quells the anxieties of those around him.
- A warm cup of tea often quells my upset stomach.
- Her confident demeanor quells any doubts about her abilities.
- The sound of rain gently falling outside quells my racing thoughts.
- The teacher's stern look quells the chatter in the classroom.
On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quells, such as: abets, advances, agitates, aids, annihilates, assists, backs.
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