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quell vs stay

stay vs quell

quell is not a noun while stay is a noun.

quell and stay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quell No No Yes No
stay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, quell and stay are synonyms defined as:
  • quell and stay: overcome or allay
Other synonyms of quell include appease.
quell (noun) stay (noun)
continuing or remaining in a place or state
(nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar
a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)
a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted
the state of inactivity following an interruption
quell (verb) stay (verb)
suppress or crush completely stay the same; remain in a certain state
overcome or allay stop or halt
overcome or allay
fasten with stays
be in a certain place and not leave
stop a judicial process
dwell
continue in a place, position, or situation
hang on during a trial of endurance
Difference between quell and stay

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