quell in Finnish
quell in Finnish is kukistaa, murskata, tukahduttaa — quell means to bring a disturbance, rebellion, or strong feeling under control; to suppress it.
quell in Finnish
kukistaa
(transitive) To subdue, put down, or silence (someone or something); to force (someone) to submit. [from 10th c.]
murskata
(transitive) To subdue, put down, or silence (someone or something); to force (someone) to submit. [from 10th c.]
tukahduttaa
(transitive) To subdue, put down, or silence (someone or something); to force (someone) to submit. [from 10th c.]
rauhoittaa
(transitive) To suppress, to put an end to (something); to extinguish. [from 14th c.]
tyynnyttää
(transitive) To suppress, to put an end to (something); to extinguish. [from 14th c.]
What does "quell" mean?
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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 Finnish?
"quell" in Finnish is kukistaa, murskata, tukahduttaa. 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 Finnish, "quell" is kukistaa, murskata, tukahduttaa.
Are there other ways to say "quell" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "quell": kukistaa, murskata, tukahduttaa, rauhoittaa, tyynnyttää.
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