Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
squelch
verb
/skwɛltʃ/
Definition
To make a soft sucking sound, often when walking through wet ground or mud.
Examples
- He tried to squelch the rumors about his resignation.
- As she walked through the swamp, the mud would squelch under her boots.
- The teacher squelched the students’ complaints with a firm reminder of the rules.
Meaning
It can also mean to suppress or silence something, such as an idea or an argument.
Synonyms
- Suppress
- Stifle
- Quash
- Silence
- Trample
