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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
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
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.
Exact synonyms: Squelch Circuit, Squelcher
Generic synonyms: Circuit, Electric Circuit, Electrical Circuit
Generic synonyms: Circuit, Electric Circuit, Electrical Circuit
4. Verb. Make a sucking 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
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
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