Definitions for quells

quells quell

Spelling: [kwel]
IPA: /kwɛl/

Quells is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 45 anagrams from letters in quells (ellqsu).

Definitions for quells

verb (used with object)

  1. to suppress; put an end to; extinguish:
  2. to vanquish; subdue.
  3. to quiet or allay (emotions, anxieties, etc.):

Origin of quells

before 900; Middle English quellen, Old English cwellan to kill; akin to Old Norse kvelja to torment, German quälen to vex; cf. kill1

Examples for quells

Question: Does anyone believe this coalition will use a 48-hour window to quell violence?

Not that you can replace Hilary, but you need solitude to quell your pride.

People who knew Jack in real life did little to quell the rumors.

There was only one way to quell this mutiny, and that was to soothe it away.

He should be able to quell a mutiny, check a mob or stamp out a rebellion.

My question is simply this: where are the Reverends Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson in seeking to quell potential violence?

To quell this feeling, a reorganization of the army was effected.

This is where Schwarz comes in: to quell concerns, advise about procedures, and follow up with loved ones.

Grendel now, monster cruel, be mine to quell in single battle!

Afterwards, a slew of major NBA reporters did their best to quell the giddy, growing mob.

Word Value for quells
Scrable

14

Words with friends

17

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