ExamVocab
Browse Stories Tips Quiz Sign in
  1. Home
  2. Words
  3. Q
  4. quell
GRE

quell

Definition

To suppress or crush something, especially a rebellion or strong emotion.

中文 压制或粉碎某物,尤其是叛乱或强烈情感。

Example

"The authorities moved quickly to quell the riots before they spread."
Sign in to save GRE PDF — $25
← queer quench →

Related words

GRE awe GRE smithereens GRE abacus SAT abase GRE abash GRE abate GRE abbreviate GRE abbreviation SAT abdicate SAT abdomen GRE abduct GRE aberrant