QUELLS Synonyms
There are 19 hypernyms of the word quells. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for QUELLS
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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 | ||||||||