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squelch - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'squelch' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Squelch [ n.]
- A heavy fall, as of something flat; hence, also, a crushing reply.
2 . Squelch [ v. t.]
- To quell; to crush; to silence or put down.

Meaning of 'squelch' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . squelch [ v]
Meaning (1):
- to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Example in sentence:
  • crush an aluminum can;
  • squeeze a lemon
Meaning (2):
- suppress or crush completely
Example in sentence:
  • quench a rebellion;
  • squelch any sign of dissent
Meaning (3):
- walk through mud or mire
Example in sentence:
  • We had to splosh across the wet meadow

Nearby Words:

squab squab-chick squabash squabbish squabble squabbled squabbler squabbling squabby squacco

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