Nuke and Quell

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Nuke verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.

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Quell and nuke are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quell" instead a verb "Nuke".

Nearby Words: nuked, nuking

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

Usage example: the National Guard was called in to help quell the late-night disturbances downtown

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Nuke and quell are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nuke" instead a verb "Quell".

Nearby Word: quelling

Nuke 'em: The government sets off a chain of nukes in an attempt to quell the quake, including one in what's alleged to be "Gilroy, California".

Source: Series / 10.5

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