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Quell

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Definition to put an end to something, typically by the use of force or persuasion

Translations

Read the translations of the word "quell" in different languages. Find your native language here.
cn
荡平
en
quell
es
calmar
fr
réprimer
de
unterdrücken
ar
قمع
hi
वश में करना
pt
reprimir
ru
подавлять
ja
鎮める

Examples

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The police were able to quell the riot.
The medication helped to quell her anxiety.
The coach tried to quell his team's fears before the big game.

Story

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Bernie was a curious cat who loved to explore new places. One day, he wandered into the forest and heard the sound of running water. He followed the sound and found a beautiful stream. But as he took a sip, he realized the water was bitter and unpleasant. He wondered how he could quell his thirst. Suddenly, he saw a group of birds flying above. They were carrying a small bottle of water with them. Bernie followed the birds and found their nest. He politely asked for some water, and the birds were kind enough to quench his thirst. Feeling grateful, Bernie offered to help the birds gather food for their young ones. He caught a mouse and brought it to the nest. The birds were delighted and thanked him. Bernie felt a sense of satisfaction that he was able to quell their hunger. As the sun began to set, Bernie bid farewell to his new friends and headed back home. He couldn't wait to tell his owner about his adventure and how he was able to quell his thirst and the hunger of his feathered friends.