quail
(to feel afraid and show it by trembling)
- She quailed at the thought of entering the dark house alone.
(a small wild bird with a short tail, whose meat and eggs are used for food)
- We are having quail for dinner tonight.
- Quail eggs are rich in vitamins and minerals that support our immune system.
quell
(to stop or reduce)
- We need more troops to quell the unrest.
- The medicine quelled my sore throat.