squelch

[skwelch]

squelch Definition

• 1. to make a wet sucking sound
• 2. to suppress or silence something

Using squelch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "squelch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The mud squelched under our boots.

• Example

  She tried to squelch her laughter during the serious meeting.

• Example

  The government attempted to squelch the protests with force.

• Example

  He managed to squelch his anger and respond calmly.

squelch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for squelch

• silence
• quash
• stifle
• muffle
• suppress

Antonyms for squelch

• encourage
• promote
• amplify

Phrases with squelch

• squelch someone's hopes

  to disappoint or crush someone's expectations or aspirations

  Example

  The rejection letter squelched his hopes of getting into his dream school.

• squelch a rumor

  to put an end to a rumor by proving it false or by stopping its spread

  Example

  The company issued a statement to squelch the rumors about layoffs.

• squelch free speech

  to suppress or censor speech or expression, often by force or intimidation

  Example

  The government's attempt to squelch free speech sparked widespread outrage.

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Summary: squelch in Brief

The verb 'squelch' [skwelch] means to make a wet sucking sound or to suppress or silence something. It can describe the sound of mud underfoot or the act of suppressing laughter or protests. Phrases like 'squelch someone's hopes' and 'squelch a rumor' denote disappointment and debunking, while 'squelch free speech' refers to censorship or suppression.