Squelch has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
2
an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise
Verb
1
suppress or crush completely
"squelch any sign of dissent"
"quench a rebellion"
3
walk through mud or mire
"We had to splosh across the wet meadow"
4
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
"crush an aluminum can"
"squeeze a lemon"
5
to halt, stop, eliminate, stamp out, or put down, often suddenly or by force
Example Sentences
"squelch any sign of dissent"
verb
"quench a rebellion"
verb
"We had to splosh across the wet meadow"
verb
"crush an aluminum can"
verb
"squeeze a lemon"
verb
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Origin
The origin of squelch is unknown, but it may be a blend of the words squash, quell, and quench. Related forms include the English variants squolsh and squoosh.