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ISEE/SSAThard
squelch
to suppress or stop something abruptly
Synonyms
Antonyms
- encourage
- foster
- promote
squelch in a sentence
Officials tried to squelch rumors before panic spread through the town.
The ruler squelched all public criticism by closing independent newspapers.
Where it comes from
Probably imitative of the sound of crushing something wet.
Memory hook
SQUELCH sounds like crushing mud underfoot: press something down and stop it.
Read it in context
- The Drift Above Science