| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| quell | (verb) suppress or crush completely | Synonyms: quench, squelch |
| (verb) overcome or allay | Synonyms: appease, stay | |
| quelled | (adjective) subdued or overcome | Synonyms: quenched, squelched |
| quelling | (noun) forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority | Synonyms: crushing, stifling, suppression |
| quellung | (noun) the swelling of the capsule surrounding a microorganism after reaction with an antibody; the basis of certain tests for identifying microorganisms | Synonyms: quellung reaction |