# quell vs quilt

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### quell
*verb · IPA /kwɛl/ · frequency rank #29,052*
To subdue, put down, or silence (someone or something); to force (someone) to submit.

### quilt
*noun · IPA /ˈkwɪlt/ · frequency rank #21,036*
A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/quell-vs-quilt