squelch

¹squelch

verb \ˈskwelch\

Definition of SQUELCH

transitive verb

1

a : to fall or stamp on so as to crush b (1) : to completely suppress : quell <squelch resistance> (2) : silence <squelched the protesters>

2

: to emit or move with a sucking sound

intransitive verb

1

: to emit a sucking sound

2

: to splash through water, slush, or mire

— squelch·er noun

Examples of SQUELCH

1. <immediately squelched any signs of rebellion>
2. <his irritated glare squelched any other potential objectors>

Origin of SQUELCH

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1624

Related to SQUELCH

Synonyms: clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, repress, silence, slap down, snuff (out), squash, quell, subdue, suppress

Related Words: douse (also dowse), extinguish, put out, quench; smother, stifle, strangle, throttle; annihilate, decimate, demolish, desolate, destroy, devastate, nuke, rub out, ruin, smash, waste, wreck; exterminate, obliterate, wipe out; conquer, dominate, overcome, overpower, overwhelm, subdue, subjugate, vanquish

Near Antonyms: abet, aid, assist, back, help, prop up, support; foment, incite, instigate, provoke, stir, whip (up); advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote

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Rhymes with SQUELCH

belch