Definition of "quelled" []

• Simple past tense and past participle of quell. (verb)

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• "Problems that have, for the most part, have been, well, described as quelled, although there still have been some internal problems."
• "He made a momentary show of haughty, indignant refusal, but a movement of my sword quelled the brief revolt in him."
• "So, she kind of quelled that suspicion right away -- just -- just trying to engage them in whatever conversation."