Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that quenches or extinguishes something, especially a fire

“The fire department’s team proved to be a great queller of the raging flames.”

2. noun

a person or thing that reduces or eliminates something, especially a problem or an activity

“Her witty remark proved to be a queller of the awkward silence.”

3. verb

to put out or extinguish a fire or flames

“The fire was quickly quelled by the fire department’s efforts.”

4. verb

to reduce or eliminate something, especially a problem or an activity

“The new policy aimed to quell the rising noise levels in the office.”