Vocabulary
Quell
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
Urdu meaning
مٹا دینا، کچل دینا، دبانا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Just as Pakistan was able to quell the wave of terrorist violence during previous years, it can do so again if holistic policies are pursued, with buy-in from all.
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A collective effort
— 2026-02-27
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Who is engaging with local communities to try and quell these misnomers and get them behind state policy?
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Soft power`, a better option
— 2026-02-07
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The extreme measures taken to quell dissent by arresting activists and obliterate political opposition, including the PTI and other groups, is a threat to our future.
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Monopolising truth
— 2026-02-05
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A revised and more effective CT policy is, therefore, needed to permanently quell the terrorist menace.
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Reviewing CT policy
— 2026-02-03
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It is, in fact, rooted in politics.Gas utilities point out that tech-driven interventions have helped to reduce system losses and `quell` the flow of fresh debt.
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Flawed pricing regime
— 2026-01-08
Synonyms
put an end to, stamp out, put a stop to, end, finish, get rid of, crush, put down
Antonyms
bring about, prompt
Curator example
“extra police were called to quell the disturbance”
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