quell in Italian
quell in Italian is reprimere, sedare — quell means to bring a disturbance, rebellion, or strong feeling under control; to suppress it.
quell in Italian
reprimere
(transitive) To subdue, put down, or silence (someone or something); to force (someone) to submit. [from 10th c.]
sedare
(transitive) To subdue, put down, or silence (someone or something); to force (someone) to submit. [from 10th 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 Italian?
"quell" in Italian is reprimere, sedare. 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 Italian, "quell" is reprimere, sedare.
Are there other ways to say "quell" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "quell": reprimere, sedare.
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