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quell in German

quell in German is unterdrücken, auslöschen, beenden — quell means to bring a disturbance, rebellion, or strong feeling under control; to suppress it.

quell in German

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

quell in a sentence

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

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "quell" in German?

"quell" in German is unterdrücken, auslöschen, beenden. 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 German, "quell" is unterdrücken, auslöschen, beenden.

Are there other ways to say "quell" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "quell": unterdrücken, auslöschen, beenden.

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