Definition of Squelch

1. Noun. A crushing remark.

Exact synonyms: Put-down, Squelcher, Takedown
Generic synonyms: Derision
Language type: Colloquialism
Derivative terms: Put Down, Take Down

2. Verb. Suppress or crush completely. "Quench a rebellion"
Exact synonyms: Quell, Quench
Generic synonyms: Conquer, Curb, Inhibit, Stamp Down, Subdue, Suppress
Derivative terms: Quelling, Squelcher, Squelcher

3. Noun. An electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise.

4. Verb. Make a sucking sound.
Generic synonyms: Go, Sound

5. Verb. Walk through mud or mire. "They squelch down the river "; "We had to splosh across the wet meadow"
Exact synonyms: Slop, Slosh, Splash, Splosh, Squish
Generic synonyms: Footslog, Pad, Plod, Slog, Tramp, Trudge

6. Verb. To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition. "Squeeze a lemon"
Exact synonyms: Crush, Mash, Squash, Squeeze
Specialized synonyms: Wring, Stamp, Steamroller, Tread, Telescope
Generic synonyms: Press
Derivative terms: Crush, Crusher, Mash, Mash, Squeeze, Squeezer

Definition of Squelch

1. v. t. To quell; to crush; to silence or put down.

2. n. A heavy fall, as of something flat; hence, also, a crushing reply.

3. v. i. To make a sound like that made by the feet of one walking in mud or slush; to make a kind of swashing sound; also, to move with such a sound.

Definition of Squelch

1. to squash [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: squash

Lexicographical Neighbors of Squelch

squeeze box
squeeze by
squeeze for
squeeze out
squeeze play
squeezier
squeezing
squeezing
squeezy
squeg
squegged
squegger
squeggers
squegging
squegs
squelch (current term)
squelched
squelcher
squelchers
squelches
squelchier
squelchiest
squelching
squelchy
squelch circuit
squeteague
squeteague
squib
squib
squibbed

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