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quell

quell is a synonym of defeat

verb [ kwel ]

quell is another word for defeat

✅ When you defeat an opponent, you win against them and cause them to lose (The team defeated their rivals in the championship).

✅ To quell is to suppress or put an end to something, especially by force (The police were called to quell the unrest).

✅ Both words involve stopping opposition.

Defeat is used in the context of contests or conflicts, while quell often refers to suppressing disturbances or emotions (They defeated their enemies in battle; The performers quelled their fear before going on stage).

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analogous

analogous is a synonym of related

adjective [ uh-nal-uh-guhs ]

analogous is another word for related

Related means having a connection or association (The two incidents are related and share the same cause).

Analogous means comparable or similar in certain ways (The human heart is analogous to a pump).

✅ Both words indicate similarity or connection.

Related is a more general term, while analogous specifically highlights comparisons between things with similarities in function or structure (These issues are related to each other; The structure of a cell is analogous to a tiny factory).

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beguile

beguile is a synonym of charm

verb [ bih-gahyl ]

beguile is another word for charm

Charm means to attract or delight someone with one’s personality or behavior (He charmed everyone at the party with his humor).

Beguile means to enchant or deceive someone, often with misleading intentions (The scammer beguiled the caller into providing sensitive information).

✅ Both words describe attracting or captivating someone.

Charm usually has positive connotations, while beguile can imply deceit or trickery (She charmed her way into the group; He beguiled the audience with his tall tales).

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