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Quell

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Definition to put an end to; suppress

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
pl
stłumić
ru
подавлять
ja
鎮める

Examples

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The police arrived to quell the riot.
She used her meditation techniques to quell her anxiety.
The coach tried to quell the team's disappointment after the loss.

Story

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Bernie was a curious cat. One day, he wandered into the forest, looking for adventure. As he strolled through the dense foliage, he heard the sound of running water. He followed the sound until he came across a bubbling quell. Bernie was fascinated by the clear water and decided to take a drink. It was the most refreshing thing he had ever tasted. As he continued to explore, Bernie came across a group of animals gathered around a small tree. They were all staring up at a bird's nest perched high in the branches. Bernie could see the tiny beaks of the baby birds poking out of the nest, waiting for their mother to return with food. Suddenly, a loud noise startled the animals, and they all scattered in different directions. Bernie looked up to see a large hawk swooping down towards the nest. Without hesitation, Bernie leaped into action, sprinting towards the tree and up the trunk. He climbed higher and higher until he reached the nest. With a fierce growl, he scared the hawk away and saved the baby birds. The animals all cheered and congratulated Bernie on his bravery. They had never seen a cat so fearless. From that day on, Bernie became known as the protector of the forest and the quell. Every day, he would visit the quell and take a drink, remembering the adventure that had made him famous.