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quell in Dutch

quell in Dutch is overmeesteren, onderwerpen, uitroeien — quell means to bring a disturbance, rebellion, or strong feeling under control; to suppress it.

quell in Dutch

overmeesteren
verb
(transitive) To subdue, put down, or silence (someone or something); to force (someone) to submit. [from 10th c.]
onderwerpen
verb
(transitive) To suppress, to put an end to (something); to extinguish. [from 14th c.]
uitroeien
verb
(transitive) To suppress, to put an end to (something); to extinguish. [from 14th c.]

What does "quell" mean?

  1. verb To bring a disturbance, rebellion, or strong feeling under control; to suppress it.
    "Troops were sent in to quell the riot."
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quell in a sentence

  • Troops were sent in to quell the riot.
  • A cup of tea helped quell her nerves before the interview.

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What is "quell" in Dutch?
"quell" in Dutch is overmeesteren, onderwerpen, uitroeien. quell means: To bring a disturbance, rebellion, or strong feeling under control; to suppress it.
How do you use "quell" in a sentence?
Example: "Troops were sent in to quell the riot." In Dutch, "quell" is overmeesteren, onderwerpen, uitroeien.
Are there other ways to say "quell" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "quell": overmeesteren, onderwerpen, uitroeien.
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