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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Paz succeeded in quelling the unrest by declaring a state of emergency in June.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 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
Cipriani’s suit alleges Shell was desperate for help in quelling negative stories about him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
It is alleged that in his role, the man led a group tasked with quelling demonstrations in the suburbs of Damascus.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
Instead of quelling the laughter of the two men who sat with him, it merely increased it.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
