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squelched Definition and Meaning in English (squelched definition)

verb
Synonyms:suppressedquashedsilenced
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Squelched definition: To forcefully suppress or silence a sound, an idea, or a person, often with a crushing or dampening effect.

Definitions of Squelched

  1. 1verb

    To forcefully suppress or silence a sound, an idea, or a person, often with a crushing or dampening effect.

  2. 2verb

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

Example Sentences

business

“The manager squelched the rumors of layoffs before they could spread.”

casual

“His hopes were squelched when he failed the final exam.”

casual

“Her boots squelched in the muddy field as she walked.”

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infinitivesquelch
third person singularsquelches
present participlesquelching
nounsquelch

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Squelched definition: To forcefully suppress or silence a sound, an idea, or a person, often with a crushing or dampening effect.
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'Squelched' translates to 'squelched' in English. Squelched definition: To forcefully suppress or silence a sound, an idea, or a person, often with a crushing or dampening effect.
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