Quell and Yield

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

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Yield is an antonym for quell in defeat topic.

Nearby Word: quelling

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

Usage example: the sort of embarrassing question that seldom yields an honest answer

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Quell is an antonym for yield.

Nearby Words: yielding, yielded

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