SQUELCH Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈskwelch

Definition of squelch

as in to suppress

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force immediately squelched any signs of rebellion

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as in to shush

to stop the noise or speech of his irritated glare squelched any other potential objectors

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

stir
agitate

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Recent Examples of squelch

Verb

With five miles of walls and hundreds of cannons guarding the harbor, Suomenlinna squelched the Russian threat (at least for the time being). — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026 With the Stars pressing to tie, Wallstedt made 10 third period saves and held on for several whistles to squelch any Dallas momentum. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026

Noun

Ritchie’s raps feel pointed and specific, and even the flashier moments—electronic squelches that burst and break like an Arca production—pack a harder punch in their containment. — Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026 The energy is uniformly banging, but there’s a wry sense of humor encoded into every errant squelch. — Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for squelch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squelch

Verb

People may suppress their personality, emotions, or opinions to fit workplace expectations.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
As the left and right argue, the disproportionate influence of a select few suppresses the will of the majority.

— Susan Ostermann, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of suppress

Verb

His interactions with Daemon (Matt Smith) last season, going so far as to shush him at one point, were a breath of fresh air.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
As the moment unfolded, Savannah shushed the future king and even briefly placed her hand over his mouth in an effort to keep him composed.

— Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Definition of shush

Noun

The wisecrack clearly landed with the audience, though the cameras picked up the late-night host’s face dropping.

— Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026
But Marsch laughs at a Maurice wisecrack and throws both of his palms on his shoulders to bridge the gap between them.

— Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 June 2026

Definition of wisecrack

Verb

The Washington National Guard is sending members to assist as emergency crews work to quell the blazes.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Although, the European Court of Justice did rule in 2023 that both UEFA’s and FIFA’s efforts to quell the upstart league violated the EU’s competition laws.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of quell

Verb

Morgan silenced the critics and played into her heel persona—one that wants to hold the title for 1,000 days—with a strong victory over Iyo Sky.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
When the team silenced these neurons, the flies got lost entirely, wandering upwind with no idea how to get back.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of silence

Verb

Consumer prices have likewise been subdued, with a slower-than-expected 1% rise in June from a year ago.

— Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Often, the review said, officers had to subdue aggressive dogs by the neck with a catch pole in order to load them onto patrol vehicles without ramps and walk them up to cages, a departure from industry standards.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of subdue

Verb

At an institution where nearly everything else has been muted, the most enduring expression of what the Kennedy Center once was now lives on its smallest stage.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Rich, vibrant shades like metallic copper, dusty turquoise, and muted rose pink are perfect for the transition from summer to fall.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

Definition of mute

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