Quell and Refute

Quell

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

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

Nearby Word: quelling

Refute

Refute verb - To declare not to be true.

Quell and refute are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Quell" instead a verb "Refute".

Nearby Words: refutation, refutable, refuting

Common collocations

people quell people refute people
rumors quell rumors refute rumors
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