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present tense third-person singular of squelch
Synonyms & Antonyms of squelches
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to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
- immediately squelched any signs of rebellion
Synonyms for squelches
Words Related to squelches
- douses
- (also dowses),
- extinguishes,
- puts out,
- quenches
Phrases Synonymous with squelches
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squelches
nounplural of squelch
Synonyms of squelches (Entry 2 of 2)
as in ripostes, put-downs
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