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squelch Definition and Meaning in English (squelch definition)

verb
Synonyms:suppressquashstifle
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Squelch definition: To forcefully silence or suppress someone or something, often by a crushing retort or action.

Definitions of Squelch

  1. 1verb

    To forcefully silence or suppress someone or something, often by a crushing retort or action.

  2. 2verb

    To make a soft sucking sound, typically when walking through mud or wet ground.

  3. 3noun

    A soft sucking sound made by something wet or muddy.

Example Sentences

business

“The manager tried to squelch the rumors before they spread further.”

casual

“His boots squelched in the mud as he walked through the field.”

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third person singularsquelches
past tensesquelched
present participlesquelching
agent nounsquelcher

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Squelch definition: To forcefully silence or suppress someone or something, often by a crushing retort or action.
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'Squelch' translates to 'squelch' in English. Squelch definition: To forcefully silence or suppress someone or something, often by a crushing retort or action.
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