Quell and Start

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

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Start is an antonym for quell in defeat topic.

Nearby Word: quelling

Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

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Quell is an antonym for start.

Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

rampage	quell rampage	start rampage
attack	quell attack	start attack
people	quell people	start people
time	quell time	start time
Other words: revolution, invasion, riot, rebellion, fighting, war.

When they start fighting the provosts sent to quell the fight as well, he's about to sneak out, but someone shouts out to him and attracts everyone's attention to him.

Source: Verbal Judo

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