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QUELLS Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word quells. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word quells. (close relations)
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allays
verbv
verb

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• satisfy (thirst)

alleviates
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• make easier

calms
verbv
adjective

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

adjective satellite

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

verb

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

conquers
verbv
verb

• bring under control by force or authority

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

• overcome by conquest

controls
verb, nounv, n
noun

• power to direct or determine

• a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

• (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

• a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

• the activity of managing or exerting control over something

• the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

• discipline in personal and social activities

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

• a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

• the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

verb

• exercise authoritative control or power over

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• handle and cause to function

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

curbs
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

• a stock exchange in New York, previously known as the New York Curb Exchange

• a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

verb

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• keep to the curb

• place restrictions on

defeats
verbv
noun

• an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

verb

• win a victory over

• thwart the passage of

mitigates
verbv
verb

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

• to temper

overcomes
verbv
verb

• win a victory over

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

• overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome

pacifies
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

quashes
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• declare invalid

represses
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of

• suppress in order to conceal or hide

• put out of one's consciousness

• block the action of

restrains
verbv
verb

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

• prevent (someone or something) from doing something

• prevent the action or expression of

silences
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

• the absence of sound

• a refusal to speak when expected

• the trait of keeping things secret

verb

• cause to be quiet or not talk

• keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

stifles
verbv
noun

• joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee

verb

• suppress in order to conceal or hide

• suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

• impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

• be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen

stills
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion

• not sparkling

noun

• a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)

• (poetic) tranquil silence

• an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed

• a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

adverb

• with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation

• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

• to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

• without moving or making a sound

adjective satellite

• not in physical motion

• marked by absence of sound

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• free from noticeable current

verb

• make calm or still

• cause to be quiet or not talk

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• make motionless

subdues
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• bring under control by force or authority

• hold within limits and control

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

• correct by punishment or discipline

suppresses
verbv
verb

• bring under control by force or authority

• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

• consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• put out of one's consciousness

• lessen to the point of stopping

vanquishes
verbv
verb

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

appease
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• overcome or allay

• make peace with

Best Hypernyms For QUELLS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for quells, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
conquer fill fit fulfil fulfill meet satisfy subdue suppress appeases calms controls extinguishes moderates pacifies subdues suppresses
Phrases (2)
conform tostamp down

Alternatives for ALLAYS

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