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 31 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quells along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for quells

  • allay
  • annihilate
  • appease
  • assuage
  • conquer
  • crush
  • ease
  • extinguish
  • extinguishes
  • hushes
  • mitigate
  • mollify
  • mutes
  • overcome
  • pacify
  • put down
  • quench
  • quiet
  • quiets
  • represses
  • settles
  • shushes
  • silence
  • silences
  • soothe
  • squelches
  • stamp out
  • stifle
  • subdue
  • subdues
  • suppresses

Antonyms for quells

  • abets
  • aggravate
  • agitate
  • aids
  • annoy
  • assists
  • backs
  • build up
  • compliment
  • encourage
  • help
  • helps
  • incite
  • incites
  • increase
  • intensify
  • irritate
  • lose
  • praise
  • provoke
  • provokes
  • release
  • start
  • stirs
  • supports
  • surrender
  • upset
  • worry
  • worsen
  • yield

Meanings of quells

  • noun
    1. A subduing.
    2. A source, especially a spring.
    3. An emotion or sensation which rises suddenly.
  • verb
    1. To subdue, to put down; to silence or force (someone) to submit.
    2. To suppress, to put an end to (something); to extinguish.
    3. To kill.
    4. To be subdued or abated; to diminish.
    5. 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 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quells, such as: abets, aggravate, agitate, aids, allay, annihilate, annoy.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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  • abolishes
  • annul
  • cancels
  • clamp down on
  • crack down on
  • crush
  • invalidate
  • overrule
  • overturns
  • put down
  • quell
  • quells
  • repeal
  • repeals
  • repress
  • represses
  • rescind
  • reverse
  • revoke
  • set aside
  • squash
  • squelch
  • subdues
  • suppress
  • suppresses
  • undo
  • vacate
  • veto
  • void

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