Synonyms of quelled

Verb


1. squelch, quell, quench, suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb

usage: suppress or crush completely; "squelch any sign of dissent"; "quench a rebellion"

2. quell, stay, appease, meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil

usage: overcome or allay; "quell my hunger"

Adjective


1. quelled, quenched, squelched, suppressed (vs. publicized)

usage: subdued or overcome; "the quelled rebellion"; "an uprising quenched almost before it started"; "a squelched rumor"

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