quell
verb (used with object)
to suppress; put an end to; extinguish.
quelling
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present participleof quell.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But instead of quelling the speculation, the video fueled a new wave of unfounded theories.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
The shift away from equating AI agents with human workers has less to do with quelling human anxiety over layoffs and job replacement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Sheinbaum has been quelling nerves in Mexico since Trump’s election in late 2024, just weeks after she assumed the presidency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
Khmara's appointment has gone some way in quelling fears about the SBU's future effectiveness.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
Soon there was great peril of fire behind the wall, and all who could be spared were busy quelling the flames that sprang up in many places.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
