Synonyms of squelch

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verb

1

as in to suppress

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force

immediately squelched any signs of rebellion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suppress
• quell
• subdue
• repress
• quash
• stifle
• silence
• squash
• crush
• extinguish
• destroy
• overcome
• sit on
• slap down
• throttle
• crack down (on)
• smother
• put down
• clamp down (on)
• quench
• douse
• snuff (out)
• demolish
• obliterate
• decimate
• ruin
• strangle
• annihilate
• dominate
• exterminate
• subjugate
• wipe out
• waste
• overwhelm
• vanquish
• put out
• wreck
• nuke
• conquer
• smash
• overpower
• devastate
• dowse
• desolate
• rub out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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2

as in to shush

to stop the noise or speech of

his irritated glare squelched any other potential objectors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shush
• silence
• mute
• hush
• quell
• quiet
• extinguish
• still
• settle
• dumb
• quieten
• shut up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stir
• agitate

• stir
• agitate

squelch

2 of 2

noun

as in retort

Synonyms & Similar Words

• retort
• insult
• wisecrack
• zinger
• riposte
• crack
• cut
• sally
• quip
• witticism
• comeback
• back talk
• repartee
• put-down