Effect and Quell

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Effect verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

Usage example: classroom discussions designed to effect a change in racial attitudes

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Quell is an antonym for effect.

Quell verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

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Effect is an antonym for quell.

Nearby Word: quelling

ability	effect ability	quell ability
anyone	effect anyone	quell anyone

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