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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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
• quiet
• settle
• quell
• extinguish
• dumb
• still
• shut up
• quieten

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stir
• agitate

squelch

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noun

as in wisecrack

Synonyms & Similar Words

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