verb🔗ShareSofocar, reprimir, silenciarTo subdue, to put down; to silence or force (someone) to submit."The teacher quickly quelled the students' chatter by raising her hand. "La profesora sofocó rápidamente la charla de los estudiantes levantando la mano.actionpoliticsgovernmentmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSofocar, reprimir, extinguirTo suppress, to put an end to (something); to extinguish."to quell grief"Sofocar la pena.actioneventprocesssituationoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMatarTo kill."The rebellion was quelled by the king's army, leaving the city silent. "La rebelión fue sofocada por el ejército del rey, dejando la ciudad en silencio.militarywarpoliceweaponinhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSofocado, disminuidoTo be subdued or abated; to diminish."The teacher's calm voice quelled the students' rising excitement after the bell rang. "La voz tranquila del profesor sofocó la creciente emoción de los estudiantes después de que sonó la campana.actionconditionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMorir, fallecerTo die."While a part of speech can be a verb, quell's definition is: quell (v): to suppress or extinguish Here's an example sentence: "The teacher quickly quelled the students' argument by raising her voice." "La maestra sofocó rápidamente la discusión de los estudiantes levantando la voz.beingsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading