Definitions
- Describing the sound of something being crushed or flattened. - Referring to the act of suppressing or silencing something, such as an idea or a rumor. - Talking about the sensation of stepping into wet or muddy ground and hearing a squishing sound.
- Referring to the act of suppressing or putting an end to something, such as a rebellion or a riot. - Describing the process of calming or pacifying someone or something, such as a person's emotions or fears. - Talking about the ability to control or overcome something, such as a disease or a problem.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of suppressing or putting an end to something.
- 2Both words can be used in the context of controlling or overcoming a problem.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Squelched is more commonly used to describe physical actions or sensations, while quell is more often used in the context of emotions or conflicts.
- 2Intensity: Quell implies a more significant or serious situation than squelched, which can refer to a minor inconvenience or annoyance.
- 3Scope: Quell suggests a broader range of action, while squelched is more specific and limited in its meaning.
- 4Connotation: Squelched has a more informal and colloquial tone, while quell is more formal and serious.
Remember this!
Squelched and quell are synonyms that both refer to the act of suppressing or putting an end to something. However, squelched is more commonly used in the context of physical actions or sensations, while quell is more often used in the context of emotions or conflicts. Additionally, quell implies a more significant or serious situation than squelched, and it has a more formal and serious tone.
