quell
verb (used with object)
to suppress; put an end to; extinguish.
has quelled
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present perfectof quell (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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They were very clear on what their expectation was and what they wanted to accomplish, so that has quelled some of the nervousness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
At least for this session, her tactic has quelled her patient’s self-contempt.
From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2025
Despite suffering a thigh injury in Rome before Roland Garros, Swiatek has quelled any fears about her fitness with dominant performances in the opening three rounds.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2023
The new prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has quelled European fears that Italy could become the first European country to break ranks over Ukraine.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 26, 2022
He didn’t burst out of granite like Noah or have oceans break inside him like I did, but I can see that the storm in his face has quelled.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
