Synonyms of squelch

Noun


1. put-down, squelch, squelcher, takedown, derision

usage: a crushing remark

2. squelch circuit, squelch, squelcher, circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit

usage: an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise

Verb


1. squelch, quell, quench, suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb

usage: suppress or crush completely; "squelch any sign of dissent"; "quench a rebellion"

2. squelch, sound, go

usage: make a sucking sound

3. squelch, squish, splash, splosh, slosh, slop, slog, footslog, plod, trudge, pad, tramp

usage: walk through mud or mire; "We had to splosh across the wet meadow"

4. squash, crush, squelch, mash, squeeze, press

usage: to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon"

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Definition and meaning of squelch (Dictionary)