Difference between Suppressed and Quelled

What is the difference between Suppressed and Quelled?

Suppressed as a verb is to put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue. while Quelled as a verb is to subdue, to put down; to silence or force (someone) to submit.

Suppressed

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

Example sentence: For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation.

Quelled

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To subdue, to put down; to silence or force (someone) to submit.

We hope you now know whether to use Suppressed or Quelled in your sentence.

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