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quelling - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'quelling' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Quelling [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
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Meaning of 'quelling' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . quelling [ n]
Meaning (1):
- forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
Example in sentence:
  • the quelling of the rebellion;
  • the stifling of all dissent;
  • the suppression of heresy

Nearby Words:

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