Quell-Quench | Commonly Confused Words

Quell

/kwel/

To put an end to something, usually by force or authority

She tried to quell her fears with a deep breath.Authorities were able to quell the unrest in the city.His calm voice helped to quell the noisy crowd.

/kwentʃ/

To satisfy thirst, to extinguish a fire, or suppress a feeling.

Quench your thirst with a refreshing lemonade.His enthusiasm was quenched by the bad news.A cool breeze quenched the summer heat.

Quell means to suppress or calm something. Think of it as quieting a situation.
Quench means to satisfy thirst or extinguish a fire, like pouring water over a flame.
If you are putting an end to a disturbance, you are trying to quell it.
If youre drying up a fire or thirst, youre looking to quench it.
Remember quench with thirst and quell with overwhelming situations.