Quell and Tan

Quell

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

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

Nearby Word: quelling

Tan

Tan verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
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Synonyms for Tan

Quell and tan are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Quell" instead a verb "Tan".

Nearby Words: tanned, tanning

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Both words in one sentence

  • Film / The Wind That Shakes the Barley All over the country Irish men and women are uniting to resist the ruthless "Black and Tan" squads who have been sent to quell any thought of full scale rebellion.
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